Sculpture has been around for centuries, but it was not until the early 1900s that the technology and materials to create 3D masterpieces truly took off. Before this time, sculptors used clay, which was an antiquated and laborious process. But…
Sculpture And Its Movement Since Ancient Eras
At its most basic definition, the art of sculpture is the creation of three-dimensional objects from solid masses of material. The earliest known examples of human art are 15,000-year-old hand axes, made of alabaster or jasper, which were discovered in…
Decorating Your Sketchbook
If you’ve ever kept a sketchbook, you know the joy of admiring and appreciating the work you’ve done. Drawing is a very personal experience, and keeping a sketchbook can be a very intimate process. But what happens when your sketchbook…
Different Types of Material to Paint On
Painting is one of the most creative ways in which a person can express themselves. The great thing about this form of art is that it is something that can be done on virtually any surface, regardless of how thin…
The Importance of Woodcrafting
For many, the idea of a carpentry career is a little bit scary. It's not something that seems like a good idea from the outside and can seem difficult to imagine doing. If you've looked at pictures of carpentry work…
Can Paint Freeze?
Painting can be a messy, time-consuming job. And if you've ever had to paint in the winter, you know that it can also be cold and miserable. Be it part of any home improvement works, like pool renovation by a…
The Importance of Pottery in The Art World
Art, like any other form of expression, is a subjective phenomenon. What is so great about a piece of art? It may be a unique piece of art, which is one of the reasons why it is great. But art…
The Cultural Impact of Indian Art
The cultures of India are diverse. The territory is as vast as the continent of Africa, but the population is one of the smallest in the world, estimated at 1.2 billion people. However, that does not mean that there are…
Why Some Artists Can Only Draw Digitally, And Some Only Traditionally
We've all seen artists post their work on social media only to discover that their photos were retouched or Photoshopped to look better. But what happened to the original? In the digital age, retouching is so commonplace that we expect…
Why Is Oil Paint Expensive?
So, you thought you could just cover up a dent in your old timeworn canvas to make it look as nice as it did when it was new? You may have been right, but it's still possible to make that…