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Archive for September, 2016

Spectrum of Representation to Non-objective Art

September29

When describing the subject of art there are three categories that it can be classified; representational, abstract or non-objective.  If a piece of work is representational it means that the subject is easily defined.  For example, the dog looks just like a dog with no exaggerations or distractions.  The subject of an abstract piece of art my have […]

Art in my Environment

September15

This is a Thomas Kinkade print that is hanging in my dining room.  I find myself daydreaming about this little cabin in the woods.  It brings me peace and calmness.  An escape from the hustle and bustle.  Kinkade uses actual directional lines in the river and walking paths to move the viewer’s eye throughout the painting.  […]

Art is Everywhere

September7

A personally define art as anything that has the potential to engage another person. If a photograph, painting or sculpture has the ability to encourage feeling in people, then I consider it worthy of being called art. I have seen graffiti on buildings and overpasses and thought, “Wow! How did someone paint that simply with […]


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