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Marissag234
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| 03/01/2007 9:41 PM |
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Dear Artists,
Art has always been my passion. It amazes
me, and has, since before I can remember. I am unfourtunately young and
VERY unexperianced on the different kinds of art, artists, and mediums.
I am trying really hard, and buying almost every book I see to learn
more, but I have not had success. My creativity is also pretty blocked
because of this ignorance.
I would very much like it if
someone (or maybe even more than one person?) would teach me more about
different art forms. I am sure that I will be able to learn more
through someone than a book.
I know this is a hard task, and I'm
not even sure if this is the right place to look for that kind of help
(hell, I'm not even sure if I'm posting this right), but it's really
the only place I can find thats even relatively close to what I'm
looking for... If theres even a site like that, that is...
so if you have ANY idea to help, dont hesitate...
Thanks,
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janey
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| 03/01/2007 11:15 PM |
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Dear Marissag,
First of all you have to know what kind of art you like; there is no sense of buying all mediums and all the materials then find out that is not suitable for you for health reason or personal preference. One thing that I can tell you is to observe: books in library which is free, museum, galleries. You can also join some art club near your community. After you get in one thing, your interests will lead you to others and your own style of art.
Being an artist is a long and difficult journey; but if you take one step at the time, you will get there. Sometime you may fall several times; but if this is the path you choose, you will reach your goal. I did one still drawing a sheep skull, a wine bottle, cups, fruit, and draft. I did two hours per week -- for one year and still not finish. The paper got thin and had holes. Start another drawing but DON'T GIVE UP!
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Materese
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| 03/02/2007 7:33 AM |
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Welcome to the forum! 
You've chosen a good place to start, everyone here is very helpful and supportive. Janey makes a good point, begin by looking at a lot of art - books, galleries, the internet, local shows, etc. Your tastes will change over time, this is normal and it is a sign of growth.
I assume that you are interested in 2 dimentional art (painting, drawing, pastels, etc.). I can say, that no matter what feel is your favoiurite medium, start with good drawing. Learning how to draw well is the best foundation for any medium and it will save you much aggravation and time. Learning the basics include learnding how to create convincing form (3 dimentional spheres, cubes, cylinders and egg shapes), understanding value relationships (light and dark patterns), as well as basic perspective and composition. These are your "basic tools of the trade". You will rely on these skills no matter what medium you prefer, or what style you use to express yourself. You may want to enroll in a basic drawing class in your area, and supplement that with a good book, such as The Science and Technique of Drawing by Harold Speed. Then draw - draw everything - don't worry about making it perfect - it's better that you sketch / draw one picture every day, you will grow, learn and improve. With experience and practive you will also find your own creative style, which is something that happens with time, it does not happen in a moment.
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Materese
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vikingwife
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| 03/02/2007 8:03 AM |
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I agree with the above comments......drawing is a good place to start. You might check with your local art supply stores and find out if there are drawing classes available in your area. You might find an inexpensive 4-6 week class to teach you the basics of drawing. Practice drawing is REALLY helpful, but if you are really having trouble starting out, sometimes a teacher can be really helpful in pointing out problem areas you might have and suggest techniques to make you better.
As for media.....checking out books and magazines is a good idea. I would also suggest that if you are interested in a medium (say for example OILS) read about the materials first and then decide if it's something that fits into your lifestyle. I'm a mom with two young children in a small house. I like oil painting.....but at this time in my life, I don't have a studio and we don't have a well ventilated area for me to paint. So I started thinking about watercolor paints. No fumes, fast drying time, easy clean up. Good fit for me.
I live near two art supply stores (Michaels and Ac Moore). They usually offer coupons in the weekly paper (like 40-50% off). If you grab a coupon and head to the art section, you'll find small sets of paints or small sets of colored pencils, etc. It's a cheaper way to TRY different mediums so you can see what you like. I don't know where you live......so I don't know if you have access to these places. If not, check with the stores in your area.
Welcome to the site! Don't be afraid to post your artwork for feedback. Everyone here is really friendly and helpful whether your a beginner or a pro.
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Jim
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| 03/02/2007 5:14 PM |
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Marrisa,
Welcome to the forum. You have found a place that let's you grow at your pace. Lot's of helping hands
here as you can see by the above comments. Find something you like and just do it in whatever medium
you want to start with. Submit it on the forum and you'll be surprised at the comments you get and the help
you'll get to move you down the road. You may even develop in more that one medium.
Jim
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All the best,
Jim
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Johanna
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| 03/03/2007 6:31 PM |
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Hi Marrisa
Welcome. I think you have the most important thing you need to be an artist. That is passion. If you have that you will be inspired by other artist as well as the things that are in your life. It is said that poets and saints see the world differently. I think they forgot the the artist.
I think the best thing you can do is just draw anything that comes to mind. Let your mind run free. All art begins with impressionism.
Practise making your o's, crossing your t's, and making x's, and just drawing lines, these these that will come in handy .
Learn to look for shapes instead of beauty.
Look for tones instead of colors.
Learn to use your arm instead of working from your wrist.
Add body and form by shading.
Learn how to relate one for of art to another.
Drawing is the best place to start even doodling, when talking on the phone.
Save your work so you can see how you progress. It will surprise you.
Learn about artists from long ago and new ones.
Art is not meant to be a photograph.
Find something that you can ad to you collection of your craft in everything that you see and do.
It is just learning the tricks of the trade. Then if you learn to work from your heart. You will develope a style all your own. It will distinguish you from others.
Art like a signature. Everyone has there own style.
The one thing I do know is that the more I learn the more there is to learn.
Good luck!!! I hope this will get you started. Will be looking forward to see your beginings.
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klippie
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| 03/04/2007 9:59 PM |
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welcome Marissag,
Start by doiing what you can, post it, don't be shy and we as forum will help you through the proses.
here is a lot of experienced artists.
What Johanna said is good, just might be a bit to much to take in at the moment, and practice practise and practice.
I have an 65 year old lady that wanted to paint her whole life, she started lessons with me, she has passion and determination.
she has made good progress in 2 lessons. If she can then you can too.
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BecArt
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| 11/21/2007 3:11 PM |
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| Hi! I'm new to this site to, and I'm young and don't really know what I'm doing either. I like to paint with oils using the Bob Ross wet-on-wet technique, I find it is very easy.But it is also is not very cheap. I also like to use water color pencils, they are fun to use. I found Bob Ross books at the library. I hope I've helped you some. |
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one who sees
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| 11/22/2007 6:08 AM |
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drawing is the foundation of all good art....and one of the most perfect forms to begin with is right in your fridge...or er...in your hen house! lol...an egg....it has everything...even texture if you study it closely..
make sure you put a direction light on it, so you can create shadow and light areas...then get comfortable with a sketch book, doesnt have to be an expensive kind, because you should sketch sketch sketch that egg till ya know everything about it..and find out that there are different ways to draw...
a sketch, which is soft sketchy lines
a line drawing, which is a bit more precise and studies the outlines a bit more
contour, which we were taught is a continuous line, not lifting the pencil
these are but a few, dont be shy about taking your figure and smudging the lines a bit to create soft shadows....
learn a bit of the tools too....try more than a 2b pencil....try a 4b, bs are the softer ones...
hs are the hard ones....so a 2h line would be much different/feel than a 2b
get yourself a stick eraser and learn that you do more with it than erase lines....you ~lift~ areas, remove areas to create highlights....
learn to see in three dimension instead of two..
a triangle is a cone
a square is a cube
a circle is a sphere
a rectangle can become a cylinder
and dont be afraid to ask questions! cause the only foolish question? is the unasked one!...~wink~ |
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~I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it~
Vincent Van Gogh
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erekson
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| 11/30/2007 8:45 PM |
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Show me what you've been doing up til now. Send me some images of your work and I'll see how I can help. Here is a bit of helpful advice to get throught the block. Do something anything even if you burn it afterwords. Draw your hands or feet sit down and draw the toilet. It may not be your best work but it keeps the mind fresh. Even if it is not a peice of passion it excersises your artistic muscles. You can send some images to erekson@tmail.com or send a link to somwhere I can see your work. So I can give you some input.
Get busy working. Do it and do it now!
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River
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| 12/08/2007 6:50 PM |
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Hi! I gave all my kids large bound sketch books growing up and they still use them! They're reasonably priced at any art supply store and are full of empty pages...they take them everywhere...school, car rides, any place they have to kill time and they just sketch in them. I was surprised to see my 22 year old carrying his recently when he would'nt be doing the driving on a car trip and he has decided to get an Art minor with his major degree in Communications. Sometimes we would just go when he was 13 or 14 and pick a good street and draw the interesting old architecture there. As a result his art seems to be more large spacial with street scapes. Anyway, just wanted you to know that you can take art with you...get a good sketch book and some better quality drawing pencils...have fun! |
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