Getting an education in the arts and building a career in this field can be a tough start. People passionate about art usually possess outstanding creativity and taste combined with exceptional knowledge and skills enough to produce new ideas and make others interested and inspired. Working in this area gets even more difficult for people with no relevant diploma. However,…
There is a popular misconception that degrees in art are not profitable and do not have great return-on-investment figures. In reality, this is not the case. Individuals majoring in the arts get a solid foundation and knowledge that enables them to have successful and fulfilling careers. They get the essential skills and experience to succeed in many creative fields and…
The onset of technological advancements has dramatically impacted human society and the modes of socialization. While all fields have embraced change to accommodate this paradigm shift, mass culture has dealt the most significant blow on the fine arts industry. Besides changing the form and view of fine arts, media culture has redefined the audience of fine art and enabled budding…
Since blockchain has now become a thing, we’ve been pelted with one development after another. The most recent “big thing” in the blockchain world was the picture of a NyanCat sold as an NFT. And that brings us to the question: “What is NFT?” Is it another weird acronym that you have to remember, or is this actually a game-changer?…
Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a professional, having your own art space is crucial. Every artist needs a place where they can pursue and develop their ideas, create their artwork and keep all the supplies. And what is a better place for this than your own home? Even if you’re on a budget or short on space, there are…
Legendary artists like Pablo Picasso always come up in casual conversations and social references due to their famous paintings. But for every Picasso and Warhol, there is a lesser-known artist that also deserves recognition. Granted, they might not be as talented as those mentioned above, but that doesn’t mean that they should fade into obscurity. Moreover, most of these underrated…
How do you become an artist, preferably famous and in-demand? Let’s find out what experienced artists would say to an aspiring artist. Of course, you won’t become a successful artist if you have no ability at all, no love of art, and no desire to create. But even just one of those talents is not enough to make your paintings…
As one of the most ancient forms of art, painting has no limits. Throughout the history of art, the world has seen many artists who went beyond any limits and relied on rather odd and sometimes even frightening tools to create their paintings. To name a few, we’ve already seen Scott Blake create an entire portrait using solely ecstasy; Allison…
Whatever the reason for collecting art may be, aesthetic or financial, one thing is a given, it must be insured. Art holds significant value, so it would be best if it is insured for the highest possible worth too. And it is imperative when your art is in somebody else’s hands — when moving, for example. Many things can go…
Advances in technology during the late nineteenth and into the twentieth century allowed people from European countries faster and more frequent trips to other areas of the world. The colonization of Africa, India, and other areas meant there was a lot of trade going on between them and Europe. This resulted in large-scale exposure to their cultures as well as…
