Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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Why Is Yoshitomo Nara Important? 11 Reasons Why
One of my favorite Japanese artists is Yoshimoto Nara. I first saw his work in an interior design magazine and have loved it ever since. Yoshitomo Nara is one of Japan’s most essential and famous contemporary artists. Many of his works of art sell for record-breaking figures; this makes him a market-driven artist. His art…
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Why Do People Use Pinterest?, 13 Reasons Why
People, including artists, may wonder if it’s worth it for them to be on Pinterest and spend the time needed to be active Pinterest users. There are many reasons why people use Pinterest and enjoy the Pinterest social media app. People use Pinterest to explore and to be inspired. Pinterest allows you to be your…
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Picking Flower, By Anita Louise Hummel, An Original Dog Oil Painting
One of my favorite things to paint is all kinds of dogs. When I paint a dog, I try to imagine his personality and what the dog is like. Picking Flowers by Anita Louise Hummel is an original oil painting. The dog is black and white, so I painted a bright yellow background to compliment…
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Why Is Oil Painting The Most Important And Popular Form Of Fine Art?
Oil paints are my art medium of choice. I love many of the qualities that oil paints offer an artist – even a beginning artist. Oil paints are an essential and popular art medium because they are the classic paints art masters have used for centuries. Oil paints offer a lot of flexibility in how…
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Is It Unusual For An Artist Not To Post Their Art On Social Media?
Social media is one thing that anyone in the art business needs to look at and consider. Despite how prevalent social media is, many artists choose not to be on social media. It is not unusual for an artist to not want to have their artwork posted on social media. There could be many reasons…
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When Did The Japanese Woodblock Ukiyo-e Style Of Art Flourish?
One of Japan’s most interesting artistic styles is the Ukiyo-e woodblock prints style. Even today, the Japanese woodblock prints are considered beautiful and relevant. The Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print art style flourished during the Edo Period 1615- 1868. The Shoguns ruled Japan’s social hierarchy. Merchants had money but no political power; they discovered they could…
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11 Ways To Become A Successful Artist Without Social Media
We live in a world filled with social media and the Internet. Yet, many people are tired of social media or do not like social media platforms. Many artists ask themselves if they can be successful without being on social media. As an artist, if you do not want to be on social media, you…
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Why are Japanese Artists So Good? 8 Reasons Why
Throughout the centuries, Japan has produced some amazing artists. Even today, several Japanese artists are prevalent throughout the world. Japanese artists are good because Japan has a long history of art being at the forefront of Japanese culture. Japanese artists also believe in not just hard work but also consistent practice. The Japanese artist is…
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Why Is The Chinese Artist Ai Wei Wei So Famous? 7 Reasons Why
Perhaps no other contemporary Chinese artist is as popular as Ai Wei Wei. Most people, when they think of contemporary Chinese art, they think of Ai Wei Wei. Ai Wei Wei is an extremely captivating artist who produces some amazing art installations. His art speaks of political activism as he continues to place himself in…
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The Cambodian Ikat, By Anita Louise Hummel, Ikat Fabric on Canvas
I have spent a lot of time in Cambodia and one of the things that I have always enjoyed is the amazing hand woven fabrics that the Cambodian weavers are able to produce. Cambodia’s handweavers can produce can intricate handwoven fabrics. The Cambodian Ikat is an original oil painting by Anita Louise Hummel. The painting…