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.…
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…
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,…
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…
Each year Pantone will set what they see as a color of the years. Many artists may wonder why the color of the year matters? Or why should I, as an artist, even care about it? Pantone’s color of the year is important for every artist to understand because it shows the trend direction of…
The minimalist art movement is a unique art movement. I have always loved the ingenuity and yet the simplicity of minimalism art. Minimalism art started in New York City in the 1960s. The minimalist artist would limit their use of lines, shapes, and colors in their art. The artwork had no trace of the artist’s…
The 1960s saw many different creative art movements emerge on the world art scene. One of these art movements that emerged from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s is the Conceptual Art Movement. Conceptual art uses whatever materials, techniques, or form that the artist feels is most appropriate for the artist to get their artistic ideas across.…
When I started painting, I started using oil paints. I have tried some other kinds of paints, but find I prefer to use oil paints. Many artists prefer oil paints as they are a classic art medium. Oil paints also offer rich, lush colors; oil paints are versatile and have a slow drying time. Oil…
Many may think they are the same when they look at Chinese and Japanese art. But the truth is that there are distinct differences between both Japanese and Chinese art. The main differences between Japanese and Chinese art include the materials used and how they were executed. Religion played a significant role in influencing both…
One of my favorite art movements is Pop Art. One of my favorite American artists is the iconic artist Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol is a Pop Artist and one of the Pop Art Movement’s significant figures. Andy Warhol’s artwork explored the relationship between what is known as the mass popular cultures of his day and…