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Victoria’s Answer
Great question!
Art is free-flowing, and to me, it's based on perspective, feelings, and emotions!
So to expand your idea of what art is, start by accepting everything as potential art and challenge your own perspective. As a viewer this means taking the time to think about how you feel when looking at a piece. What do you like about it? What don't you like? How do you feel when looking at a piece. This will help to expand your mindset about art.
As a creator, my biggest tip is to recognize that creativity is a skill! As you practice, you will find yourself becoming more creative and try new things: new techniques, new art forms, new styles. It can be really exciting and rewarding so remember anything goes. Have fun exploring!
Art is free-flowing, and to me, it's based on perspective, feelings, and emotions!
So to expand your idea of what art is, start by accepting everything as potential art and challenge your own perspective. As a viewer this means taking the time to think about how you feel when looking at a piece. What do you like about it? What don't you like? How do you feel when looking at a piece. This will help to expand your mindset about art.
As a creator, my biggest tip is to recognize that creativity is a skill! As you practice, you will find yourself becoming more creative and try new things: new techniques, new art forms, new styles. It can be really exciting and rewarding so remember anything goes. Have fun exploring!
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Melissa’s Answer
Wow, what a broad but great question.
Of course you can learn about art and culture by going to art school, and museums.
Let me see if I can add a little flavor to this. I think art is everywhere. But I think it's about visiting places/traveling, actively going outside your comfort zone, being curious about others, looking at other peoples portfolios, asking about their creative process, watching designers work, spending time in large cities, spending time in small towns, listening to people older and wiser than you and believing them, going to museums, drawing at home with some music and good lighting, and most importantly, constantly living in a state of wonder.
I have a big kid job, and yet, some of the best, most creative moments on our team, is when we are being silly, riffing off each other, joking and being curious. Going down that rabbit hole, so to speak.
I hope this flavors for you where else your perspective on art and culture can come from.
Best of luck, Melissa
Of course you can learn about art and culture by going to art school, and museums.
Let me see if I can add a little flavor to this. I think art is everywhere. But I think it's about visiting places/traveling, actively going outside your comfort zone, being curious about others, looking at other peoples portfolios, asking about their creative process, watching designers work, spending time in large cities, spending time in small towns, listening to people older and wiser than you and believing them, going to museums, drawing at home with some music and good lighting, and most importantly, constantly living in a state of wonder.
I have a big kid job, and yet, some of the best, most creative moments on our team, is when we are being silly, riffing off each other, joking and being curious. Going down that rabbit hole, so to speak.
I hope this flavors for you where else your perspective on art and culture can come from.
Best of luck, Melissa
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Debbie’s Answer
Hi. As a multi passionate creative mixed media artist, I totally get your question!
There are so many definitions of what art is. I would suggest finding art that resonates with you online and start following the artists and other creatives. I have done a variety of art and creativity free challenges online. I have found most of them on Facebook. Lately I've been leaning in towards intuitive art challenges. Using guided visualization and meditation to tap into your inner creativity.
Growing up I took art classes that taught the basics like drawing and painting with different mediums. I like collage art. Hands on- creating pieces using magazine pictures and other objects. Pinterest is a great way to find inspiration. There's "how to" videos showing a wide range of art techniques. Pinterest has a new feature where you can create digital collages and even add your own images. There's also AI art sites.
If you have access to art books at school or the library that can give you lots of ideas. From pop art to traditional art there's so many styles of art. Study and learn from famous artists throughout history. Painters, sculptors, wood workers, metal and glass artists. The possibilities are endless.
Art is also seen in photography, on social media content, in videos and in food. Culinary Art such as cake decorating is fascinating. If you can watch food television shows or comepetitions online you can learn a lot. Set decorating for stage and movies is art. Fashion design is art. Hair and nail design is art. Theme park design is art. Art is everywhere.
If you have the opportunity to visit a museum do it. Spend time in nature. Take your own pictures and see what you enjoy looking at. Browse videos on various social media platforms. Visit artist creator sites like Buy Me A Coffee and Redbubble. Ovation TV which can also be viewed online is all about art and it's many forms. One show I like in particular is called- The Art Of.
Stay curious. Stay observant. Listen to creativity music frequencies on You-Tube. Daydream. Create art from unexpected items- upcycle.
I wish you the best of luck in your creative endeavors. Art is healing. Remember, we are all creative. It's our birthright!
There are so many definitions of what art is. I would suggest finding art that resonates with you online and start following the artists and other creatives. I have done a variety of art and creativity free challenges online. I have found most of them on Facebook. Lately I've been leaning in towards intuitive art challenges. Using guided visualization and meditation to tap into your inner creativity.
Growing up I took art classes that taught the basics like drawing and painting with different mediums. I like collage art. Hands on- creating pieces using magazine pictures and other objects. Pinterest is a great way to find inspiration. There's "how to" videos showing a wide range of art techniques. Pinterest has a new feature where you can create digital collages and even add your own images. There's also AI art sites.
If you have access to art books at school or the library that can give you lots of ideas. From pop art to traditional art there's so many styles of art. Study and learn from famous artists throughout history. Painters, sculptors, wood workers, metal and glass artists. The possibilities are endless.
Art is also seen in photography, on social media content, in videos and in food. Culinary Art such as cake decorating is fascinating. If you can watch food television shows or comepetitions online you can learn a lot. Set decorating for stage and movies is art. Fashion design is art. Hair and nail design is art. Theme park design is art. Art is everywhere.
If you have the opportunity to visit a museum do it. Spend time in nature. Take your own pictures and see what you enjoy looking at. Browse videos on various social media platforms. Visit artist creator sites like Buy Me A Coffee and Redbubble. Ovation TV which can also be viewed online is all about art and it's many forms. One show I like in particular is called- The Art Of.
Stay curious. Stay observant. Listen to creativity music frequencies on You-Tube. Daydream. Create art from unexpected items- upcycle.
I wish you the best of luck in your creative endeavors. Art is healing. Remember, we are all creative. It's our birthright!
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Luna’s Answer
Hi! You can improve your concept of art by learning more about art. You can go two ways, pursue formal education in art or pursue self-taught education in art.
To pursue formal education in art you may want to determine which type of art interests you the most. You can research different art schools or schools with art programs. There are many different avenues to take with this, fine art, performing art, writing, graphic design etc. I would suggest examining what art you like and if you like it enough to pursue a 2-4 year degree first.
You can also teach yourself about art by using free or easily accessible resources around you. Sign up for a library card and ask your local librarian about different books on art they suggest or search their database online. Watch ted talks or browse youtube to hear from artists and expose yourself to different points of view about art on your home computer or a computer at the library.
Lastly look out for opportunities to try different art on your own, jump into karaoke when you have the chance, pick up an instrument at a friend or family member's house and see if that calls to you, or hit the museum on a day when admission is free or reduced price to see beautiful and historical paintings, sculptures and more! A quick google search of community art events can expose other avenues to try.
Pay attention to what you like and what makes you happy and then you can deepen your learning journey by focusing in on that area. One path might be to focus in on fine art for example, you can read books, attend museum exhibits if accessible to you, read articles about specific artists online and watch videos about those artists and art styles and finally, pursue higher education in art history.
Hope that helps you get started!
To pursue formal education in art you may want to determine which type of art interests you the most. You can research different art schools or schools with art programs. There are many different avenues to take with this, fine art, performing art, writing, graphic design etc. I would suggest examining what art you like and if you like it enough to pursue a 2-4 year degree first.
You can also teach yourself about art by using free or easily accessible resources around you. Sign up for a library card and ask your local librarian about different books on art they suggest or search their database online. Watch ted talks or browse youtube to hear from artists and expose yourself to different points of view about art on your home computer or a computer at the library.
Lastly look out for opportunities to try different art on your own, jump into karaoke when you have the chance, pick up an instrument at a friend or family member's house and see if that calls to you, or hit the museum on a day when admission is free or reduced price to see beautiful and historical paintings, sculptures and more! A quick google search of community art events can expose other avenues to try.
Pay attention to what you like and what makes you happy and then you can deepen your learning journey by focusing in on that area. One path might be to focus in on fine art for example, you can read books, attend museum exhibits if accessible to you, read articles about specific artists online and watch videos about those artists and art styles and finally, pursue higher education in art history.
Hope that helps you get started!