Articles Tagged 'art'
Free Graphic Design Software Reviews And An Amazing Showcase
Costin GămanNeedless to say, the dominance of proprietary graphics software can make this particular domain incredibly prohibitive for those who are just starting and need much more than just a trial period to learn their way around. This is where free software takes the spotlight. While it aims to provide functions similar to those of its more expensive counterparts, it shouldn't be regarded as a complete replacement. Though users constantly bicker about which is better, the answer couldn't be more obvious: it all depends on what you use it for.
Graffiti Art: From the Streets to High-End Galleries
Rachel ArandillaGraffiti art, and underground street culture in general, has long been seen as provocative and uncompromising. It has close connections to gang culture; originally vandalizing objects and places to mark their territory. Today, graffiti art is now a respected and new art form, a rich medium with no restrictions and plenty of freedom to work with.
Surrealism and How it is Used Today
Surrealism is a cultural and art movement that started in the 1920s. It encompasses all forms, such as art, sculpture, music, literature, film and philosophy. Surrealism is a sandbox of the human subconscious mind. Artists and writers of the movement believe Surrealism to be a revolutionary philosophical movement first, using visual works merely as an artifact. Since we are graphic and web designers ourselves, let us discuss surrealism in its visual form. Surrealism artworks often feature the element of surprise with random objects and unpredictable juxtapositions. It developed out of Dadaism during the WWI, centered around Paris, France and quickly spread worldwide from the 1920s onward.
50 EPIC Examples Of Street Art That Will Blow You Away
FaizaAn artist needs no permission to display his art and his creativity has no boundaries. Street art is a perfect illustration of this aspect in artists. Although this art form is unsanctioned no one can stop it from expansion. Graffiti is different from corporate art which is painted for advertisement purposes. For some street artists there is no reason other than personal expression. Some street artists, however, use their art as a way to subvert the mainstream or raise political or social issues. Apart from the reasons that gave birth to street art, the brilliance, endowment and ingenuity of graffiti artists is undeniable. There are as many examples of street "doodles" as there are boulevard virtuosos in the world. Many of them are so picturesque and breathtaking that you can not keep stop looking. Here are some that I can't stop looking at, enjoy.
The Secret Of Successful Minimal Font Usage
Daniels MekšsMinimal fonts can awesomely enhance any artwork if used properly. You can see more and more websites using minimal fonts in their designs. Personally I love the neat look of bold minimal font in a minimal design. In this article you're going to find some tips together with stunning examples to learn more about minimal font usage in web design. While minimalism seems easy - it really isn't, it takes great skill to come up with something clean, professional and unique at the same time! Let's jump into art of minimal fonts?
Is the Art of Photography Dying Due to Digitalization?
luanne_manrealPhotography has been my hobby ever since I got a hold of my very first camera, a Kodak C310. I think that was the start of the exponential advancement in the technology of digital cameras. After that, I received a Canon DIGITAL IXUS 80 IS. Since then I have taken a lot of photographs, and my dream was to have a DSLR of my own. Now I have a DSLR and it was like a dream come true when I took my first shot with it. During those old times, I did not think of myself as a pro. Even until now, I am not taking photographs thinking that I'm a pro with my DSLR hanging around my neck. I just take photos because I love photography.
The Battle Between Psychedelic & Minimalist Design: Which Side Are You On?
A minimalist would say Less is more, but on the other side of the spectrum, an advertiser would argue: The bigger, the bolder, the better! Who would you believe, and which is really better--all, or nothing? Psychedelic and Minimalist art are very different aesthetically, but equally brilliant. Both can be effective in certain instances, and both can flop. Psychedelic art is about boldness and richness. Minimalist art...just the opposite --stripping a design to its bare essentials.
Is The Art of Handwriting Really Dying?
Rean John UeharaGlorifying the use of computers and cool fonts from blog to blog seem to not end and it probably never will. One must put a stop to this insanity by looking back from where it all came from, a more traditional art. Handwriting or penmanship, if you will. The art of handwriting is dying, I only have one friend who has a very artistic handwriting and when people do see her write they get mesmerized. That is one hint that it is a dying art: when people around see it like something straight from a fantasy film.
60 Mind-Blowing Hand Drawn Website Designs For Your Inspiration
Sheena DosdosAlthough digital arts is much appreciated and renowned in the world wide web, it's undeniable that hand drawn sketches are equally impressive and delightful. Using hand drawn designs as webpage backgrounds, designer portfolios and illustrator portfolios, is getting popular these days. It has that artistic and personal touch that awes people, and not to mention it surprises the viewers too. It attracts artsy people from digital, animation/cartoon, sketch, and other art fields unmentioned. Though it may be rather challenging at first, it helps when you get inspired by masters. So in this article, I collected a bunch of very impressive and edgy hand drawn websites that would inspire you. Here goes...
Modern Design Trends In Digital Art & Free Brushes To Copy Them
If you’re a fan of digital art, you’ve probably noticed some techniques that are used more than other. Just like in web design, over the past few years there has developed few trends in digital art too. In this article you’re going to find some of them together with bright examples. And that’s not all. For each trend there is a couple of Photoshop brushes listed that will help you achieve the same effect without putting in a lot of work.
