FROM CRAFTSMANSHIP TO ART
Oil painting or acrylics – what are the differences?
Oil painting and acrylics are the two main techniques in contemporary painting. But what are the key differences, and what should I look out for when painting or buying art?
More than just anatomy: nude paintings
Alongside many other artistic subjects, nude paintings also feature prominently in the Student Art Market portfolio. Entering the search terms ‘nude’ or ‘nude painting’ opens the door to a wealth of sensual works of art. The body is portrayed using a wide variety of media and styles. Some nude paintings are restrained and delicate, whilst others are abstract and expressionist. A wide spectrum of this genre of painting is thus revealed with just a few clicks of the mouse.
Build your own DIY canvas
Canvases are a commonly used surface for paintings. The retail value of paintings often reflects the craftsmanship involved in making one’s own canvas. It is therefore useful to know how to make your own canvas – and it is much cheaper than buying one.
The bottom line is: drawings are the starting point
Large paintings and huge canvases are often the first things that spring to mind when thinking about art and art history. The significance of drawing is often less clear. But what exactly is a drawing? And why is it such an important part of the art world?
What are artists’ collectives?
The buzzword in the art world is arguably ‘collaborative work’ or ‘collectives’. Ever since Documenta, at the very latest, there have been many debates surrounding the concept of collaboration in the artistic sphere. But what exactly lies behind the concept of a collective, and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
How do I work with pigments?
How does one actually work with pigments? Although I’m already in my fifth semester of studying painting, it’s only in the last few months that I’ve started working with pigments. The reason for this was always that I felt there were so many different types of colours that I usually couldn’t make head nor tail of it all. I’d often just pick any old brand at random without giving much thought to how this might affect my paintings in the future. But this becomes particularly important when, as a young artist, you start selling your work. How long will my painting last, how vibrant will the colours remain, and how can I guarantee good quality for the buyers? That’s why I’m testing Kremer-Pigmente’s oil pigments for you today.
