Articles Tagged 'artist'
Finding the Inner Balance Between an Artist and a Designer
JamalThe similarities between an artist and a designer are quite easy to see, in fact those unaware of the distinctive differences might even assume that they are the same occupation. However for those that understand the functions of both creative endeavors, they know that is far from the case. An artist is a creative who creates to satisfy their own aesthetic pleasure, unconcerned with the wants and needs of others. A designer is a creative who creates in hopes of satisfying the wants and needs of others with their art, casting aside their own individual creative desires.
Why the Starving Artist No Longer Exists
Rachel ArandillaEvery artist knows that the path to success is largely rocky and unpaved; filled with obstacles and challenges along the way. If you are a struggling artist, you may have felt abandoned by your family and friends occasionally. You might have been discouraged by others who called you foolish or immature. You might have been told to grow up and get a real job. But your creative soul knows there's more to just getting a safe job and being just like everybody else. Let's admit it. Being an 'artist' is not the most practical career choice to make. It's highly unpredictable, and you need a certain degree of luck to be able to break through. Choosing to be an artist seems like voluntary poverty. And in these hard economic times we are facing today,being an 'artists' seems all the more impractical, if not a stupid career path to take.
50 Insanely Awesome Pieces of Summer Inspiration
Hilde TorbjornsenThe wonderful summer is right around the corner for many of us. This inspired me to this time find some truly refreshing and inspiring pieces of art that cherish summer. Whether you love summer, flowers and beach life or not, I'm sure you will find some inspiration here. This collection has illustrations, photo-manipulations, drawings and photos for you to get refreshed and inspired by!
30 Deviant Digital Artists, Painters, Illustrators Worth Watching
Dainis GraverisI remember, how much people needs to get inspired on every project, when struggling for ideas or just for better feelings seeing something really beautiful. DeviantArt is the best place with unlimited artistic possibilities where to get inspired. I am starting these article series so You can watch deviant artists, who are really professionals in their sphere and also if You decide to watch them - You actually like RSS feed, You get their newest artworks delivered right to Your mailbox! I picked 2 artworks from every artist to show why I think You should follow him/her. I am planning also create these lists to web design artists, photographers etc. too, hope You'll evaluate and really enjoy these post series!
