Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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Is Procreate Worth It? 11 Reasons Why Artists Should Use Procreate
Many fine artists ask themselves if the Procreate iPad app is worth it. Even if the Procreate app is not very expensive, other costs are still involved with purchasing an iPad or the time you need to use the Procreate App. Procreate is an iPad app worth the cost and time to learn. It is…
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11 Interesting Facts About Traditional Hawaiian Art
Anyone traveling to Hawaii should also learn a bit about Hawaii’s art and culture. Hawaiian art has a fascinating history. Hawaiian art is divided into three main periods of art: pre-European art, Nonnative Hawaiian Art, and Hawaiian Art With Western Influences. After Captain Cook arrived in Hawaii in 1773, traditional Hawaiian art changed as Western…
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From Ulaanbaatar, By Anita Louise Hummel, Painting of A Nomadic Woman
I traveled to Mongolia and decided that I needed to paint a Mongolian woman. My painting entitled From Ulaanbaatar is a result of this trip. From Ulaanbaatar is an oil painting by Anita Louise Hummel. The painting shows a nomadic woman dressed in traditional clothes. The painting uses bright colors and gold leaf for the…
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Why is Takashi Murakami So Popular? The Japanese Artist Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami is one of the most successful and well-known Japanese artists. His art teacher once called him “talentless” and said he had no ability to put any colors together. Today Takashi Murakami is considered an artistic trailblazer blazer. Takashi Murakami’s art successfully blurs the art lines between high and low culture. Takashi has successfully…
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Erasing and Changing a Color On A Background in Procreate
The Procreate app is a great tool that every artist should consider using. I use it to help me lay out my painting before I paint any oil paints on my canvas. With Procreate, it is straightforward to erase the background with their erase tool; this tool works similarly to how you would erase on…
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Is Procreate Easier Than Photoshop? What One Should An Artist Learn?
Many artists wonder if they should learn the Procreate or the Adobe Photoshop program. They also wonder which computer program is faster for an artist to learn and master. Procreate is a much easier computer program to learn than Photoshop, especially if you are new to the Adobe program. The Procreate program is a fabulous…
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What Is The Cultural Significance Of Abstract Expressionism Art?
Abstract Expressionism was one of the art movements that really changed the way art was produced. The artists in this art movement changed how art was expressed and viewed. The cultural significance of abstract expressionism art is that it was a forerunner for the cultural changes in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s.…
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What Is A Japanese Woodblock Print? Meaning, Process, History
I am fascinated by Japanese Woodblock prints. It is amazing how the Japanese woodblock artists execute their art using this woodblock technique. A Japanese woodblock print is, as the name implies, a print that is made by using carved woodblock and applying ink on the woodblocks to print a design on paper. The Japanese…
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How Do I Get My Artwork Noticed? 9 Ways To Promote Your Artwork
Learning to promote yourself and get your artwork noticed can be challenging. For many artists, this is the hardest part of the art business. You can promote your artwork and get your artwork noticed by looking at 9 key ideas such as 1) build a strong art portfolio, 2)build a website to show your art,…
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What Is Branding? Why Is Branding Important For Your Art Business?
Branding is one of those things within the art business that many artists are not sure whether it is essential. Some artists may feel like their artwork should speak for itself without putting too much effort into branding their art business. Branding your art business is defined as a name, term, design, symbol, or other…
