♫ June 3rd, 2011 7:52 am
The digital revolution as it pertains to art and the artist has changed none of the rules but all of the tools. No longer must the painter be concerned with the procurement of paints and brushes. His studio now can be contained within the confines of his computer desk and printer.
On the other hand, the rules of composition, the effect of color on the mind and the implementation of lines and figures in an image are still the pervue of the artist. The digital world has enlarged the scope of possibilities to an infinite scope and Photoshop and its cousins have provided the tools to accomplish his goals. The fear of the realist that includes the authenticity of a photograph has little to do with the enjoyment of a ‘painted’ landscape or the charm of a ‘watercolor’ portrait of your sweet-faced daughter. The fact that a particular animal came from another photograph, was manipulated into a certain location in the new image does not diminish the enjoyment of the viewer. Each element in the art piece exists in nature and has been carefully placed in the composition by the artist’s prerogative according to the artist’s mental image.
Classic artists in the past have enthusiastically employed the latest tools available to them in order to attain their goals. Magnifying lenses coupled with a five sided prism allowed the artist to trace a complicated design or landscape on to the surface of his canvas. When completed, the tracing was painted in and changed according to the artist’s tastes. Even the fact that this process made right handed people left handed and that perspective was unduly exaggerated did not prevent these paintings from decorating the rich patron’s homes and later museums. Today many artists have turned from brushes and paints to the computer and Photoshop.
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♫ May 17th, 2011 8:54 am
Fine arts is not attached to or limited by any factors whatsoever. Be in age, gender, religion, social status or any thing else. All that fine art requires is a thought; such is the essence of fine arts. Anybody can adopt fine art and find a new meaning, and a new way into self-exploration. A simple mixing of colors have given people around the world the fame that has outlasted their lifetime, and eve today they are being remembered and revered by the fine art connoisseurs.
The motive of fine art in any form or medium is expression. And one peep into an art gallery opens a whole new exciting world for a fine art lover. A well-equipped, well-loaded art gallery is sheer bliss for fine art connoisseurs. They spend hours soaking in the art in various mediums displayed there.
Art gallery is a great way to bring the finest fine art collections under one roof. These fine art galleries conduct exhibitions from time to time at various levels, which are sometimes open to public, and sometimes the more exclusive fine art gallery exhibitions are open only by invitation. Sometimes these exhibitions focus on one or two select artist or theme and on other occasions it’s a general collection of some fine work. Most art galleries provide online services for selection and purchase of fine art.
Art galleries are quite sought after because they provide personalized and friendly attention for art-selection assistance, the experienced lot also advises the buyers and visitors regarding quality of framing and matting, conservation and restoration services, etc.
There are art galleries that focus on specific projects like thematic and historical topics etc. Also, many fine art galleries showcase an exclusive selection of religious photos. Sports, still life, fauna and flora, science, and fashion trend. Fine art photographs, paintings, imaging etc are excellent collectible items for a collector. Single-subject art galleries such as tattoo photo art galleries and nail photo art galleries are also very becoming common and gaining popularity with time and exposure.
So there are fine art artists, and there are art galleries trying to bring good work of these artists under one roof and putting them up on display. Fine art lovers must make it a point to visit these places. It will keep them rejuvenated and updated. And like they say what you like to do never sounds like work. So get ready to soak in fine art.
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