Category Archives: Art Principles & Element

Do you ever sit and wonder what must’ve inspired an artist to draw? Or to create art in general? Well, in some cases, you can conclude that they either want to be artists or that it’s one of their hobbies to draw. Whatever it is, behind every creation there is always a purpose and that […]

What makes an artwork intriguing?  It’s the subject! well, up to some extent, it is correct but what if I tell you there’s something that is equally important to give a base to your art? That is: “Themes in Art“. The themes in art not only give the artist a viewpoint for the painting but […]

Have you ever wondered what it takes for a painting to get so popular?  We already know that its composition and elements play a key role in its success. But don’t you think that there can be some set of rules that it adheres to?  Well, yes there’s some. These are the Principles of Art! […]

Why is it that whenever we walk into the museum, some piece attracts us and we end up spending more time gazing at it? What is it that stops us and makes us wonder?  Let’s take some famous painter’s works into consideration to understand the depth of this question. What is it about the rich […]

Space plays an integral role in the art creation process. Even the slightest change in space can impact the dynamics of art. The way you comprehend art and later visualize it in your mind can be influenced by just a few modifications. If you look at Da Vinci and Michelangelo’s art, you’ll understand how brilliantly […]

When you look at any work of art, what is the one aspect that cannot escape your eyes? Well, it’s none other than colors..! There is nothing that escapes color in the world we live in.  Anything around us that is hit by light will carry a certain color of its own.  Think about it, […]

Have you ever wondered why we find Mona Lisa’s smile mysterious? I mean, it’s just a lady who is posing for an artist. Well, this is because of how Leonardo depicted each element in it. Her smile, her hand posture, her body language—each detail tries to convey something unusual; it wouldn’t have been possible without […]

Are you in the mood for some fun activities because I have one task for you. Can you draw a square without any trace of lines? Wondering how to draw a square that doesn’t include lines? Well, that is impossible! What I want to convey is that “lines” are everywhere. A person cannot paint or […]

What if I told you that art is not just meant to take you through the artist’s mind; it is also meant to trick you—sometimes to manipulate you without any harm! Every piece of art ever made in history has either demonstrated scenes the artist was part of or come from his/her mind. But there […]

If you’re wondering what foreshortening is, then let me tell you that you’re not alone. Being an art lover, this question keeps running through our minds. But let me ask you something. Do you sometimes feel as if you’re standing into the painting or in front of the subject? As if you belong to the […]