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Some people love abstract art, others hate it. Setting aside personal preference, all art needs to satisfy certain criteria to be considered real art. But exactly what is abstract art and abstract realism, and is it real art? What is Abstract Art? The concept of ‘abstract’ implies something that doesn’t physically exist, like an idea,
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The post, Analysis of Early Chinese Painting from the Qing Dynasty, discusses notable artists who made a lasting impression on Chinese painting during the Qing dynasty. Although the majority of these artists were men, a few women Chinese painters were recognized for their work not only by their male contemporary artists, but by nobles and
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The beautiful style of early Chinese painting is truly amazing. The brushwork and line of these paintings have the look and feel of a drawing. Composition is extremely important, and these artists were masters of composition as well. I thought it fitting to include this genre for artistic analysis. The artists featured in this slide
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As an artist, sometimes I’m bursting with creativity. However, when inspiration runs dry, finding a subject that I’m truly excited about is difficult. Looking at the work of other artists, I sometimes find a particular piece that really excites me. Then I start thinking, ‘Hey, why not draw that?’ After all, I hear some artists
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As an artist who loves to draw, I used to think that pencils were pencils. All pencils are made with graphite and a clay binder. Except for the hardness of softness of a graphite pencil, they all seemed the same to me. It wasn’t until I noticed Derwent brand sketching pencils in my local art
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Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) was a French artist, painting and exhibiting alongside contemporaries such as Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, and Manet. Her drawing and painting style was impressionist, creating a bare impression of form and line. The rendering of light was crucial to her artwork. Barred entry into formal art schools because she was a woman, she
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Beginner artists have lots of great choices for drawing classes, both online and off. But how do you know which drawing class is right for you? And how can you tell if the instruction is top-notch? Most of the criteria for choosing a drawing class or art school apply to both online and in-person learning.
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Known primarily as a Post-Impressionist painter, Van Gogh’s drawings are less known. He created over 900 paintings, but his drawings and sketches number over 1000. Many of Van Gogh’s drawings served as studies for later paintings or experiments in composition. Sometimes, he made drawings and sketches of his paintings to show his brother and companions
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Framing a drawing is the final step in an artist’s creative endeavor. For an artist, there are so many framing possibilities, including size, color, style, and matting. A picture frame not only protects the artwork, but also enhances its appearance. Here are some tips for framing oil pastel, chalk pastel, charcoal, and pencil drawings. We
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