Category: art

There are many types of art around the world. Each is different and characterized by various elements.

One type of art is contemporary art. 

Here is what you need to know about this type, how to differentiate it from other styles, and so forth. Shall we get started? 

Meaning of contemporary art

Contemporary art is a broad term for art produced in the last 50 years. It has been subject to many changes and developments, including using new materials and techniques and an increasing emphasis on the subject matter.

Contemporary art can be found in many different forms.

Some artists specialize in one particular contemporary art form, while others are more likely to experiment with different styles and media. Most artists enroll in a contemporary art licensing agency before selling their artworks.

Forms of contemporary art

Contemporary art is a broad umbrella term encompassing many types of work. The seven forms of this type of art include the following:

1- Painting

Painting is one of the most common forms of contemporary art. This art form has existed for centuries and is still an ongoing practice today.

Painting is a medium used by artists to express their emotions and experiences and represent something else. Many different techniques can be used to create paintings—from drawing with ink and paint on paper to painting on canvas or wooden panels to painting with spray paint on a wall!

Today’s popular subject matter includes nature scenes, animals, portraits (both realistic and abstract), landscapes, and all kinds of urban settings.

2- Sculpture

This is a form of art in which an object is formed by shaping or combining hard materials. Sculptures can be three-dimensional or two-dimensional and can be static or dynamic. A sculpture is an object created, in any material, by the union of at least one form of metal (such as bronze) with plaster of Paris. The term sculpture covers the physical objects and artworks made from them.

3- Architecture

Architecture is a form of contemporary art that utilizes the design and creation of buildings, space, and spaces within buildings to express ideas, feelings, and concepts.

Architecture can be applied to any medium and used to create art in any form. Buildings can be built through various methods, including the use of building materials such as concrete and steel, or they can be constructed using other means such as stone or wood.

4- Poetry

Poetry is a form of contemporary art characterized by its ability to express an individual’s innermost thoughts and the way that many different people can read them.

Poetry can be found in many forms, including haiku, sonnets, or free verse. Poets use these forms to express their feelings about life uniquely. The poems in poetry are usually short and easy to read; they can be as short as two lines or as long as twenty-four lines.

5- Music

This has always been an essential part of Western culture, but there were fewer formalized ways for musicians to express themselves before modern music began being created in the late 20th century.

Today, musicians use many different media types to create their work: they can make music using traditional instruments like violins or drums and make songs using computers.

6- Literature

This is a form of art that uses language to create a work of art.

Literature is not limited to books or stories. It can also be found in other forms, including poems, plays, and novels.

7- Dance

Dance can be used to express the artist’s feelings, ideas, and even political beliefs. Dance may also be used to communicate with others more efficiently than through verbal speech or writing.

The best way to understand dance is to watch it performed by an expert dancer. You can see how the dancer moves their body in such a way as to tell a story or communicate an idea.

Conclusion

Contemporary art has improved dramatically in the last few decades. The forms of contemporary art are constantly evolving and changing, with new styles being introduced each year.

Multiple artworks marked the history and remained as one of the most famous artwork of all time. The artworks of either Leonardo da Vinci or Van Gogh

1-The Mona Lisa  

The Mona Lisa  is a portrait painted by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. This artwork is considered a masterpiece of the Renaissance period. You can say that is the most famous one. it is right now exposed In Louvre Museum. This artwork did not reveal of its secrets especially the enigmatic expressions of the Mona Lisa.

Medium: Oil on a white Lombardy poplar panel.

Period: 1503 and 1506.

Exposition: Louvre Museum, Paris France.

2-The Starry Night

The Starry Night is an artwork achieved by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. This artwork was painted in 1889, it reflects the view from Vincent van Gogh’s room in his  depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room in France. This artwork contains an imaginary village making the artwork more special.

Medium: oil-on-canvas

Period: 1888

Exposition: Museum of Modern Art, New York City.

3- Girl with a Pearl Earring

Girl with a Pearl Earring is an artwork of the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. This artwork dates back to c. 1665. The artwork is an oil painting. The artwork became famous in the 20th century. It is currently exposed in the Mauritshuis in The Hague in Netherland since 1902.

Medium: oil-on-canvas

Period: 1665

Exposition: Mauritshuis in The Hague in Netherland.

4- The Kiss (Klimt)

The Kiss is an artwork of the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. The artist used oil-on-canvas with added gold leaf as a medium.  It was achieved between 1907 and 1908. You can find the artwork now in  the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum in the Belvedere, Vienna.

Medium: oil-on-canvas with added gold leaf

Period: 1907 and 1908

Exposition: Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum in the Belvedere, Vienna.

5- The Last Supper (Leonardo)

The Last Supper is an artwork of the artist Leonardo da Vinci. dated to c. 1495–1498. mural painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, dated to c. 1495–1498. The painting is a scene of the Last Supper of Jesus together with the Twelve Apostles. This artwork is characterised by a great mastery of  the space making it one of the most recognisable. You can find this artwork exposed in Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan.

Medium: Oil Mural painting.

Period: 1495–1498.

Exposition: Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan, Italy.

6-The Son of Man

The Son of Man (French: Le fils de l’homme) is a 1964 painting by the Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte. It is perhaps his best-known artwork.

Magritte painted it as a self-portrait. The painting consists of a man in an overcoat and a bowler hat standing in front of a low wall, beyond which are the sea and a cloudy sky. The man’s face is largely obscured by a hovering green apple. However, the man’s eyes can be seen peeking over the edge of the apple. Another subtle feature is that the man’s left arm appears to bend backwards at the elbow.

Medium: Oil on canvas;

Period: 1964

Exposition: Private collection.

7-Van Gogh self-portrait

Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh painted a self-portrait in oil on canvas in September 1889. The work, which may have been Van Gogh’s last self-portrait, was painted shortly before he left Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in southern France. The painting is now exhibited at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.

Medium: Oil on canvas;

Period: 1889

Exposition: Musée d’Orsay in Paris.

8- Salvator Mundi (Leonardo)

Salvator Mundi or ”Savior of the World” is a painting of the Italian High Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, dated to c. 1499–1510. Long thought to be a copy of a lost original veiled with overpainting, it was rediscovered, restored, and added in a major exhibition of Leonardo’s work at the National Gallery, London, in 2011–2012.

Medium: Oil on walnut panel;

Period:  1499–1510.

Exposition: The National Gallery, London.

9-Lady with an Ermine

The Lady with an Ermine is a portrait painting widely attributed to the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. Dated to c. 1489–1491, the work is painted in oils on a panel of walnut wood. Its subject is Cecilia Gallerani, a mistress of Ludovico Sforza , Duke of Milan; Leonardo was painter to the Sforza court in Milan at the time of its execution.

Medium: Oil on walnut panel;

Period:  1489–1491.

Exposition: Czartoryski Museum, Kraków, Poland

10- American Gothic (Wood), Grant Wood

American Gothic is a painting by Grant Wood in the Friends of American Art Collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. Wood was inspired by an atypical house designed in a medieval European style whose details caught his eye, including the presence of an upper window with three pointed arches, similar to those of Gothic churches

Medium: Oil on beaverboard;

Period:  1930.

Exposition: Art Institute of Chicago.

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Visual art can be:

*Architecture

* Ceramics

*Conceptual art

*Drawing

*Painting

Architecture

Architecture is a visual art and science that comprise buildings and structures. The word architecture has Greek origin. Architecture also comprise building but also the environment, urban planning, landscape etc. feasibility and cost of building are important to define from Architectural point of view, as well as the purpose of the building or its main functionalities.

Nowadays, architecture is an art based on creation based on a plan. The word is used to represent things in general way like for example the architecture of music or mathematics. We can also say the architecture of something to speak about its appearance or how it perceived by humans. Architecture intervene in space, volume, texture, light, shadow, or abstract elements in order to achieve coherent beautiful objects. This is different from an engineering point of view where functional aspect is more important.

The work of an architecture range from the easy tasks to more difficult ones, means from building houses to building stadiums and skyscrapers. A lot of importance is given to some buildings due to their symbolic importance culturally or politically. The architecture aims always to provide pleasant buildings and design in which people enjoy living.

Ceramics

In ceramic art ceramic materials or clay are used to make pottery for example. Also it can be used to make figurines or sculpture. Ceramic objects can be considered as artwork or as decorative, objects to be used in different industries. Ceramics has been used in different eras and is a symbol of wealth.  It has been found in different archaeological sites. Ceramic products can be produced in factories where you have people designing and designing products. it can be called pottery when someone has a studio and produces art pottery using ceramics. This art is based on heating materials. It does not include glass which is a different art. It mostly ceramic or clay.

Conceptual art

Conceptual art is based on the concept(s) or idea(s) first rather than the material, where a lot of importance is given to the concept itself. This term first appeared in the 1960s and always refers to the idea based art and is linked to visual art. In the United Kingdom, Conceptual art refers to all contemporary art that does not use the common skills or tools for

Drawing

Drawing aim to make an image, using multiple tools and techniques. It includes drawing on surface whether a paper, a wall by putting a applying pressure from a tool, a pen or a pencil, it also includes moving a tool, going up and down In a way to present something.

Drawing tools can be:

 *graphite pencils,

* pen and ink, 

*inked brushes,

*wax colour,

*pencils, 

*crayons, 

*charcoals, 

*pastels,

 and markers.

 Digital tools are also widely used due to the availability of multiple sotwares.

Drawing techniques:

*line drawing, 

*hatching,

 *crosshatching,

*random hatching,

*scribbling, 

*stippling,

*blending.

Drawing can be used in comics, illustration and animation.

Painting

Painting is also considered a visual art. Painting is the art of drawing and reflects the ideas of the artist. Painting takes multiple form, it could be representing nature, objects etc.

Painting first appeared in caves many years. The oldest is believed to be 32000 years back (Chauvet cave, southern France). The Chauvet cave contains multiple paintings representing animals like Bisons and horses.

Digital art

Digital art is becoming more and more used by artists thanks to the availability of different software. Computers are widely used to create digital artworks. The reason behind this is that it offers the opportunity to edit in multiple ways images. Computers intervene also in multiple artistic areas such as sound, video, etc. Some artists prefer to use a combination of digital and traditional art.

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If you’re looking for children’s book illustrators, you’ve come to the right place!

Children’s books are some of the most popular books around—and they need to be illustrated by someone who knows how to bring their characters and stories to life. Luckily, there are tons of talented artists out there who can help you create the perfect illustrations for your subsequent children’s book.

So what should you do if you want to find a children’s book illustrator?

1- Figure out what kind of illustrations you want

First of all, the first thing you need to do is figure out what types of illustrations you want. You may wish for just one or two images for your book—maybe even just one character. Or perhaps you have an entire scene in mind that will be illustrated.

Once you’ve decided on a style and format, try to find a child’s book illustrator who matches your vision. If they don’t have the style that matches what you’re looking for, it’s best not to use them because it makes it look like all their books are similar, which doesn’t help sell books or get anyone excited about reading your story!

2- Get the help of leading children’s book illustration agencies

Now that you know what type of illustrations you want, it’s time to start searching for children’s book illustrator agencies. These companies specialize in finding the right people for the job. They’ll comb portfolios and websites to find the best match for your project.

Leading children’s book illustration agencies such as Astound can help you find the right talent. Their staff comprises artists from around the globe passionate about doing great work and connecting with other creatives.

3- Ask for referrals

The last step before hiring any children’s book illustrator is asking for references. This way, you’ll be sure to find someone who has worked with others and can give you honest feedback.

You might also ask for samples of their previous work to see what kind of art they produce.

4- Join children writing forums

If you’re looking for a children’s book illustrator, there are many places to get started. One of the best places is to join a writing forum for kids.

Children’s writing forums are the perfect place to find inspiration for your own stories and even get feedback on your work. They can be found online, in Facebook groups, or real life at libraries or bookstores. The best ones have an active community that shares their knowledge and experience with other writers.

You’ll find lots of people posting pictures of their favorite books, discussing different writing techniques, and answering questions from other members. You can get recommendations here.

5- Use job listing sites

Here you have to be extra careful to hire the right illustrator. If you find potential candidates, you should check out their portfolios first.

If they don’t have any samples of their work available online, they may not be ready to take on a project yet; you could also see if they’ve done any freelance work in the past, which will give you a better idea of their work ethic and professionalism—and how much time it would take them to complete an illustration project like yours.

Conclusion

There are many ways to find children’s book illustrators. But the most reliable way is by using an illustration agency. They have access to a wide variety of illustrators and can help you find the best fit for your project, even if you don’t know how to describe what you need in terms of style or tone.

With an agency, you don’t struggle to identify the right talent, vet them, or go through tons of their samples—they’ll do all that for you!

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Artist : farnaz Pourkashef
Country : Iran
Email: Pourkasheffarnaz@gmail.com
Biography: I know myself a creative, artistic and curious Graphics Designer with a talent for thinking outside the box and coming up with innovative ideas and designs. I graduated with a good Class degree in M.A Handicrafts from art University of Tehran and subsequently have worked in the Art and design industry for the past 5 years. As an Iranian woman artist, trying to do my best in providing excellent service to all customers and doing my own art styles.
Artwork: Turkish glass
Medium: Combining acrylic paint with volumetric knitting yarn on canvas
Dimensions: 60cm diameter circle canvas

Artist : Kateryna Brovkova
Country : Ukraine
Email: brofashion.illustration@gmail.com
Website: https://www.behance.net/bro_illustration
Biography: Greetings to the Team!

My name is Kateryna Brovkova. I am an artist, illustrator & fashion designer from Ukraine.  I’m very proud and happy to be Ukrainian, even despite so painful trials for all Ukrainian people, that we are going through now.
Currently, I live in Munich, Germany. I was forced to temporarily relocate due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
I’m a participant and a winner of multiple arts and fashion competitions (FIDA WORLDWIDE, DRAWADOT). I have been working in the field of fashion & commercial illustration and design for many years, as well as working on graphic content for social networks, producing my own Illustration brands of prints and postcards in Ukraine, and being a part of worldwide fashion illustration and design community.
 I have always paid attention to fashion details, patterns, textiles, and colors, starting from my parents’ clothes in the childhood 

 I was starting to draw starting 3 y.o age, and then, was learning to draw and express the forms and objects using different mediums and technics.
All my creative & business activities have always been related to design, fashion and art. Now, in the modern world, the need for sustainable fashion and reasonable consumption in common is more acute than ever. That is why I transferred part of my creativity to the digital medium. Translating fashion images in my art compilations, I appeal to the uniqueness and value of ideas, moving to chamber capsule collections.
 I believe that art has the ability to transmit global values and be an influencer for the design and fashion industries.
And of course, art is the best way to emphasize your individuality and
give meaning, special feelings, and vibes to all your spaces – private or commercial.
Since I practice Kundalini Yoga, I’m working with creative, high-vibes vibrations, and good-feeling positive energies. So all of my art pieces are created when I’m happy and full of energy and put all that energy of love and growth into art.
Thus, I share not only my art but also good vibes from this art.
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This collection symbolizes the idea that in each of us there is a child who believes in his\her dreams and hear the soul. As long as we believe in our dreams, we can achieve anything!
Even as an adult, it’s important to keep dreaming big and believing in yourself!
«You can dream it, you can do this» (c) Disney
Artwork : Cinderella Shoes
Medium: Mixed Media , Digital Art
Dimensions:  A3 size

Artist : Josey Jessee
Country : United States
Email: joseyjessee@gmail.com
Website: https://joseyjessee.com/
Bio:

Josey Jessee (b. 2000) is an artist and college student currently living in Savannah, GA. Jessee was born and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, until she left to attend college at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2018.

Thanks to her family, Jessee has been immersed in the fine arts since birth. Her mother is an art collector and her father a photographer. She was encouraged to create by her parents and, as such, has been making paintings since she was four. This art-positive environment ultimately led her to study many different art disciplines in college before finally settling on painting as her major.

Jessee mainly works with acrylic in abstract ways. She employs a strong use of color in her work, resulting in vibrant compositions. Besides traditional media, she has started to work with new media art, mainly digital and video.

Jessee graduated in the Summer of 2022 from SCAD with a BFA in Painting. Jessee is still deciding where she plans to move next. However, regardless of where she ends up, her cat Bread will be with her, and so will her art.

Statement:

As a young adult, having grown up with social media and advertising, I cannot help but become influenced by the idea that perfection is achievable. Growing up, I have constantly considered myself different or “other” from my peers. This inseparable part of my identity has caused me to strive for perfection throughout my life. If I was perfect, maybe I could blend into the crowd. If I were perfect, perhaps all my issues would lessen. The work I am creating is a visual representation of how the goal of trying to achieve perfection—in our work and in ourselves—is incompatible with the messiness of life.

I accomplish this in two ways: first, by using white acrylic panels that have been laser cut to create perfect geometric-shaped holes, and second, by creating abstract expressionist paintings on panels that represent the chaos in our lives. The process of assembling the works is part of the experience. While building my work, it becomes apparent that even the acrylic panel is not perfect. The closer you look, the more the defects stand out.

Ultimately I’ve come to realize that even perfection is flawed. By assembling these two components into a whole piece, the viewer is confronted with the abstract concept of perfectionism put into physical terms. I want viewers to consider how this concept of perfection affects their daily lives when viewing my work.
Artwork : Triangle Peg #3
Medium: Mixed media and acrylic panel on wood panel
Dimensions:  12″ x 12″ x 12″

Vector art is now the most common image in digital graphics. Converting raster images to vector format is called vector conversion. Especially useful when enlarging logos or printing blurry images. Vector images don’t affect fine details when you convert them from raster. So you get bigger pictures and sharper lines.

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Using vector software, professionals can create vector graphics for all kinds of stuff. Vector graphics will give your product a unique look. 3D graphics, engineering, and CAD all benefit from vector formats. Using a vector program to convert artwork, you can’t just make shapes of one dimension. You can also make colors and shapes of a variety of dimensions. Raster programs don’t do this.

If vector art is to be converted, when is the best time?

Vector art conversion is a service you may purchase to use for a variety of purposes.

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· Icons for apps

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· Grids are used in drawings

· Statistical descriptions

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How much money do you need for vectorization?

Vector conversion service is in demand from design media agencies and advertising firms. Their budgets can be kept under control when they purchase these services. By buying large vector designs, they can save a lot of money. According to some companies, converting images into vectors is expensive. Printing and design techniques used in the process are of high quality. Cost-saving methods can be applied, however. When you convert, choose the right fonts, for instance. You also need to declare that you will use the file on physical items and that the quality of the file must be excellent.

From complex images to simply a logo, vector conversion projects can range in size. Project size and complexity will determine the price. There is no such thing as an identical image. It is the goal of all reputable people to set their prices at a reasonable level.

Why do you need high-quality vectors from raster images?

• If you are creating graphics from hand-drawn or photographed images.

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Vector graphics can be created by the most reliable service providers using various file formats, such as JPG and PDF. Other file types include GIF, PSD, and PNG. Additionally, you can receive different vector formats, including AI, PDF, EPS, and SVG.

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It is possible to outsource complex vector art conversion tasks by hiring experts. The process is relatively inexpensive. To convert the conversion from one format to another, professionals can spend up to two hours. After converting your image, you’ll have better properties on your original image. The graphic can be used anywhere. You can use them on team shirts, tradeshow banners, and billboards. Vector images can be sized at any size without compromising quality, and vector images can be resized without losing quality.

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Artist: Kauri Crownhart
Country: United States
Email: kauriart.biz@gmail.com
Website: https://www.kauricrownhart.com/
biography: Kauri Crownhart is a self-taught mixed media painter who specializes in oils. Having sold her work professionally for 3 years, she is gearing up for her first solo exhibition and couldn’t be more thrilled! Kauri likes to explore the depths of the human psyche and existential nature of existence in her pieces. Her aim is to encourage the viewer’s emotions to evolve into deep thought in the realm of faith. She is currently working on a coffee-table book to accompany her newest series, “Into the Light,” which walks through her personal experience with God and discusses the process behind each painting.
Artwork : The Heavens Opened
Medium: Oils on canvas

Dimensions:  10×10″