Category Archives: Art and Aesthetics

From ancient times to the present days, PortraitFlip’s Art and aesthetics bring you insights into the most noteworthy artworks and their artists. Get cultured and appreciate the art world without toiling over the thick art books for hours.

What is Rendering in Art? (Techniques Involved in Rendering)

What is Rendering in Art? (Techniques Involved in Rendering)

Art always fascinates me.  I always wonder if paintings and 3D images are magical. How can someone draw something that is so realistic from scratch? Look at the art communities for once; they produce insanely detailed images that appear real and live. How? Don’t you want to know? Well, their little secret is not a […]

Emphasis in Art: Understanding Emphasis from Artist’s Lens

A well-qualified and experienced artist knows the importance of emphasis in art.  Without emphasis, your art will never leave an indelible mark on viewers’ minds. Viewers seeing your composition and not paying enough attention to subjects, points, or specific areas where you expect them to is disappointing! It feels like something has gone wrong. It […]

Pattern in Art- Deciphering The Essence of Art Patterns

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What do you see when a flock of birds is flying in the sky? Or when the rain  drips from the window sills? Or when you closely watch a honeycomb?  Isn’t there some kind of arrangement? Maybe, repetition? Is “pattern” the word you’re looking for? Then yes, you’re on the right page! Patterns are a […]

Skeleton Skull With A Cigarette: Van Gogh’s Tale of Memento Mori

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“I am seeking, I am striving, and I am in it with all my heart.” –  Van Gogh A life filled with sorrows and grief is often mixed in rolling sheets with tobacco and smoked till you get numb. Van Gogh’s Skeleton Smoking is the exact representation of the feeling of being so lost in […]

Pointillism: The Dotted Art of Neo-Impressionist Period

Pointillism: The Dotted Art of Neo-Impressionist Period

There is a saying, “drops of water can turn into an ocean.” Quite familiar, right? There is another saying that is somewhat the same. “Dots by dots can turn into a painting.” Well, I just made that up but some famous artists created history with this quote. You must be wondering what I’m trying to […]

Value in Art: Understanding the Role of Value as an Art Element

Whether you’re planning to compose art or curious to know why some artworks are made with different color combinations, let me tell you you’re on the right page, as we’re here to discuss the role and importance of value in art. As we all know, there are seven art elements of art—value having the most […]

Art in Japan: Unfolding the History of Japanese Art and Artists

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Japan is known for its wondrous and brimming culture and art! Be it technology or art we know that no one else does it like the Japanese!  Enormously rich in art and culture, there is a lot to know about the roots of Japanese art and its evolution to this day. The brilliance of art […]

Hyperrealism Art: Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Real

Hyperrealism Art: Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Real

Hyperrealist images! Something that is so real that it makes you wonder how can an artist pull it off? Is it really hand-painted or a photograph? The images will make you feel intrigued, whether the part you’re witnessing is original or just a playful act of your subconscious mind.  It aims to erase the wall […]

What is Mural Painting? Types of Mural Art and Its Importance

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The art that you see on the subway, on the street walls, or in parks is nothing but a kind of mural. Mural art has existed since prehistoric times, and every renowned painter has at least created one or two murals in their lifetime. As time moved on, murals lost their significance. But due to […]