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What Is Abstract Art?

What Is Abstract Art?

The definition. Abstraction literally means the distancing of an idea from objective referents. That means, in the visual arts, pulling a depiction away from any literal, representational reference points. You can also call abstract art nonrepresentational art. The word abstract simply means to separate or withdraw something from something else. The term can be applied to art that is based on an object, figure or landscape, where forms have been simplified or schematised. It is also applied to art that uses forms, such as…

How to Find Your Own Artistic Style

WHAT IS YOUR STYLE? Artistic style is achieved and created after some time of creating art. Your style is a mix of your voice, decisions, organisations, subject matter, media, and more, combined together to create a distinctive . Your style is what ties your artworks together into an original and strong body of work. The development of an artist’s own style or ‘voice’ is subsequently a necessary and sustaining aspect of an artist’s career. Here are ten ways in which an artist may…

Getting Inspired at an Art Gallery

Getting Inspired at an Art Gallery

It’s true that creative inspiration can be found all around us – it’s everywhere. But sometimes, you need to shake up your creative routine and actively seek artistic inspiration. What better place to get imaginative and re-energise your creativity than surrounding yourself by works of art. Art galleries are great places to find creative inspiration. However, you may find yourself so overwhelmed with inspiration that it might be hard to know exactly how to use all the great ideas you soak in. Being…