Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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How Does Art Benefit Human Society?
I received an email from someone who had read my blog, and they told me that they were a medical student, but they wanted to learn more about art. I was pleased to hear this because knowledge of art and art history can help to benefit everyone. There are many ways that art can help…
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Ways An Artist Makes Money Through An Art Blog
The other day, I had someone tell me that they would start a blog, and they acted like all they had to do was start writing a blog, and money would pour in. But the truth is starting any blog is not easy and is a very long process. An artist blog is essentially a…
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The Red Flowers, By Anita Louise Hummel
The Red Flowers by Anita Louise Hummel is a painting that was inspired by bright red flowers. I initially saw these flowers on a rain jacket that a designer wore while walking down the runway in New York City’s famous fashion week. I fell in love with the colors and look of the flowers, so…
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The Important Role Of Art Museums In The Art World
In almost every major city in the world, you will find at least one major art museum. Even in small towns around the world, you may find an art museum. That is because art museums have an essential role in serving the public and the art world. An art museum will help to collect and…
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How Do Art Museums Choose What To Exhibit?
As an art museum lover, I am always amazed at how art museums can choose such unique works of art to exhibit. I realize it is probably not as easy as they make it look. Art museums choose what they want to exhibit because of costs, budget, and space restraints. They want to show art…
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Can Anyone Be An Abstract Artist Without Any Talent In Painting?
Many people look at abstract art and wonder if anyone can be an Abstract artist. In other words, do you need a background or foundation in painting, drawing, and art education to create great abstract art? To be a great abstract artist, you need talent and an understanding of painting. Painting can be a technical…
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Why Did New Art Movements Develop In The Years Following World War 1?
History and art go hand-in-hand. Historical events affect the culture, politics, and arts of the day. World War 1 or the Great War of 1914- 1918, is such an example. Many of the art movements after World War 1 came about as a direct protest about the devastation and loss of human life in the…
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Abstract Painting Skills And An Artist’s Drawing Ability
How Can You Tell If An Abstract Painting Is Done By An Artist Who Cannot Draw? When an artist is trained in drawing, composition, and color theory, their formal or informal training is reflected in their artwork. You can tell the artist’s skills by executing the painting using their drawing, composition, and color theory skills.…
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Where Is The Color Picker? Procreate’s Color Tools Explained
One of the great things for any artist is how the Procreate app allows you to find and organize your colors quickly. Procreate has several features that help you with this. The color picker tool allows you to pick any color in Procreate and use the same color again. An eyedropper tool helps you choose…
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Do I Look Fat? By Anita Louise Hummel, Original Painting (2017)
I love animals, and one animal I feel I can always relate to is the hippopotamus. I wonder how often other animals may come up behind them and tell the hippo they are fat. Do I Look Fat? By Anita Louise Hummel is a painting of a hippopotamus wearing a hot pink bikini and pink…