Duck Stamps: a Realistic Art Contest that Helps Preserve America’s Wetlands.
Did you know the hunting world and the art community have an eco-friendly intersection? Take flight in this niche realistic art contest and learn how emerging artists are using their original art to preserve American wildlife.
Graphic Novels as a Form of Art
Graphic novels serve as an intersection between literature and visual arts, and are a great way to discover art! Whether sketches or realistic drawings, graphic novels showcase original art and are fun to collect.
Where to Start in Your Art Collecting Journey
Art collecting may seem intimidating and elitist from the outside; a passion that is reserved for wealthy art enthusiasts. However, art collecting is for anyone! That is why we have listed some tips and tricks for beginner art collectors in their pursuit of purchasing art.
Impressionism vs. Cubism: A Beginner’s Guide
The early 19th-century advent of industrialization elicited crucial philosophical paradigms of modernity. Responding to these values, artists of the time developed styles of art, such as impressionism and cubism. As they were reactionary for the period, their visual arts promoted novel, revolutionary efforts to coexist with vibrant pluralistic values and progressive lifestyles.
How to Balance Your Life Being a Contemporary Artist
It can be stressful trying to balance your life as a contemporary artist. Here are some techniques you can try to help create positive habits and set boundaries.
What is the Purpose of Art In Society?
We think about the visual arts as something we love seeing, hearing, touching - perhaps even smelling or tasting. Rarely do we stop and think about what the actual purpose of the arts is in society. Why is it given government funding? Why are so many awards created and presented for different art and cultural achievements? Here are some thoughts about the purpose(s) of art in our society.
Challenges Artists Face When Trying to Sell Their Art and How to Overcome Them
The challenges artists encounter when selling art online are multifold; from choosing the right art platform to pricing and marketing their art online. The tips in this article will help guide you through your online art sales adventure.
Emerging Canadian Artists Who are Using TikTok to Build their Audience
As a platform popular with the younger generation, emerging artists have used TikTok to showcase their work. Though these Canadian artists are taking advantage of its algorithm, their artistic talent should earn them more followers than they currently have.
How Art Inspires Music
Led Zeppelin famously found inspiration in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series, but books aren’t the only art form providing musicians with inspiration. Check out this list of music inspired by the visual arts!
Simple and Effective Tips for Organizing Your Paint Collection
It may be challenging to keep your collection of paint together, let alone keep it sufficiently organized. So, we have outlined a few simple tips for organizing and maintaining your collection of paint.