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Every artist is faced by this dilemma in their lives while painting. Even I go through these phases. Art materials are costly and artist get this itch of continuing to paint! Don't know how other people manage those who have to run their house on this income? also this career does not give any immediate returns. Have seen many an artist work as something else and art takes a backseat in their lives. Some art graduates also do not pursue this field even after being qualified and gradually the art in them dies a slow death. whenever I get monetary gifts or the savings from households ..i do not wish for any goodies. or food items or new clothes not even jewellery  all I want is some art materials and i am the most happy person! and my magic genie knows this! This is faced by all artists at some time or the other even more so when they are new artists struggling for recognition. At such times artists must find another source of income to survive. They can hold a job as an art...

Every artist grows under criticism  Critiques always encourage by giving critical appraisal about art works. . Over the years getting your paintings critically approved increases confidence about your art and as the years go by  you don't care about anyone's opinion 'I am as I am and I paint what I like and where my inspiration goes. There is no need to observe other works or others art... it just flows and lays itself on the canvasses'. Every artist has to be open to criticism. If there is a desire to learn and progress in art then one must be willing to be able to listen and accept critiques opinions. I know it is very difficult when you have taken a lot of pains to make a work of art and some one just quotes 'so you paint, even my five year old niece is doing the same !' or even better! well just smile and accept the comment.People who know about art only they can respect art. Just don't let anybody demoralize you. Go ahead and ...

Painting flowers is the most easiest as well as the most difficult topic an artist can choose. Though it is the first and foremost topic every artist chooses as nature is the beginning of every learning process. There are plenty of models available for nature drawing but the most common ones selected are the sunflower, hibiscus flower and the rose flower. After seeing many works it is understood that roses are the most difficult to paint. Nature is unique and it can never be copied. The successful painting of flowers of an artist is when the viewer is fascinated by the works and has most resemblance to nature. The captured moment and the colours selected can depend upon the artists mood while painting that particular work. One can select a stem of flower and place it on a table at the correct position. Observe the colour, petals, leaves and also very importantly the lght coming from which direction. This gives the paintign a personalized look. Some artist even go that one step furt...

Death of an artist! yes, not actually but each day so many thousands of artists die off.. leaving halfway their career, giving up on their talents and taking a more financially successful career. I am always loving my majestic solitude, converting my limitations to my benefits, working alone and enjoying painting. I like to be left alone with my paints and canvas, playing with colours they take me into an absolutely amazing world,  ..smelling them (though I get frequent headaches and fever due to the fumes emitted by oil paints!) i love to paint. over a decade and still going strong . No support whatso ever ..still going strong. Till when i do not know...many time feel lost as I think ...where will this lead me. I am not very social person and do not like the limelight. But this world has a different take. The person in limelight is a good artist and works demand a good price. When I try my hand and selling my works I feel losing my creativity, how can I sell a part of me! every p...

Buying art from new artists is a form of support to them and also you et to buy paintings at much low rates, affordable paintings. We see a lot of new emerging artists online selling art through various online art galleries', gift shop websites, ebay, etsy, zazzle, amazon etc. Not only do you see the prices are quite low for such paintings but also shipping is quoted free.   Every artist is on a journey. Hence we have in the professional art career slabs-new ,emerging, professional, senior artists , famous artists etc. These labels indicate which stage the artists is on.  It is just when you meet them you realize at which step of the ladder they are on to. The process goes on even when they have not displayed their work to public art galleries. This is a creative progress and growth which cannot be changed or directed ..it has to go according to the flow. Prices of original paintings depends upon what level the artist is working on. new artist are eager to sell their artw...

Art materials are available at art stores and stationary shops. Professional artists require good quality and branded art materials to make art so that the paintings remain for longer years in good condition. Even art stores have art materials sales sites online where artists can view the gallery of products available and catalogues of different art materials.  Portfolio manager oil paint tubes art palette art paper canvas rolls  International brands of acrylic colours for artists cheaper acrylic paints from local art material shops fresh canvas from roll Camel acrylic and oil paints Camlin art materials Mix of different branded art materials Different types of art papers for making art . Paintings can be done using different materials like water colours, oil paints, wax crayons, pencil colours or even charcoal pencils. You can choose your niche and then accordingly buy required art materials.  Each artist has to find out which materials they are comfortable with as they...

Caring and cleaning oil paintings is very important to conserve and preserve the costly precious artworks for many years. Since original paintings come at a higher price and then as they appreciate in value over the years you need to keep those investments in a good condition for them to bring good returns.  Paintings are the soul of artist . They need as much care as any other part in your life. People buy paintings for decorating as highlight in a room or for symbolic purposes. Many of us are not aware that only purchasing an expensive artwork does not guarantee its long life. Varnishing Old oil painting on canvas The Red Pilgrim Canvas Oil painting restoration at home video on You Tube. Sharing Seven tips here to care for your oil paintings at home-  1)Care has to be taken to hang it at a comfortable level to avoid fingering by small children and pets. There is always a tendency to touch original oil paintings by lay people. Hang it in areas where they will...

What is meaning of symbolic paintings?  To represent an abstract idea with images or symbols.  Without the use of expressing in paragraphs and words the symbol or colour or shape is enough to bring meaning and expression to the painting. To give meanings to lines, shapes, forms and express a moment ,story, occasion with symbols in paintings.  What do you mean by symbolism in art?  Symbolism is one of the movements of art that is well know in the whole world. Late nineteenth century art movement of French Russian Belgian origin in poetry and other arts.   World famous symbolism artists Edward Munch, Redon, Gustave Moreau, Gustav Klimt, Paul Gauguin, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and so many famous artists used this form of expression in their art.It has been followed by many artists over the years who came to be known as symbolic artists or symbolism. Many artists use symbols and different icons to represent their thoughts and emotions. These symbols m...

Abstract painting is one of the most difficult to make. Landscapes and other art has certain reference and guidance but abstraction is a sign of evolved artist. Here I discuss about one of my very early paintings. It was a wonderful feeling. 'Possessions'. Abstract painting I felt that it was like a journey. The layers came over one another and the whole process was very enlightening. The original painting concept, is taken as the thought of the artist and later  working and reworking over it brings out an unique work. I was surprised with the result First and formost the artist has to be free of any thoughts . Just the discovery of an abstract art is wonderful. This painting has a soothing and serene look and the viewer is forced to come closer to think about the images and colours. This painting evokes a special response from the viewer and even I got very good comments on display in an exhibition.. This is again one of my favourites! 'DESIRES" Wow what colo...