Art Criticism
I think it is really important, when viewing art either for pleasure or purchase, to recognize why one appreciates a work and whether or not something has artistic value or simply appeal for another reason. Read more
Eleven Tips for Artists and Art Students or The Eleven Things I Say the Most To My Classes
First and foremost, remember that every painting is made up of design elements, like composition, positive-negative space, color, line, shape, texture, detail, pattern, foreground, background etc. whether it is realistic or abstract. Read more