The Significance of Appreciating Art in Our Lives

By Alex Chaban

Some people not think that art is important. They would not appreciate it or recognize the efforts needed to create awe-inspiring pieces of artwork. Art can be intriguing and inspiring. Yet, some people do not appreciate it. They have lost their sense of creativity or fascination with colors. When you think of art, you envision the famous works of artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. You would also think of Pablo Picasso, Van Gogh, Warhol, or Claude Monet. 

The Importance of Art

Art has been around for generations and decades. Their form and representation have changed from time to time, but their importance, appreciation, and creativity are still admired. Did you know that art was even before when men discovered fire? We have forgotten that art has been around since the early days of the cavemen. No doubt that art has played a very significant role throughout our history. It has shaped our culture, our traditions, and our way of life. Art is also a part of our daily lives. Everything that we do, wear, or achieve is inspired by art in some way. Art revolves around us in many ways. We can take inspiration from art from nature, colors in the sky, landscapes, flowers, animals, people, and our culture. The clothing we wear, the movies we see, or the video games we play are all inspired by art. The cars we drive are influenced by art. The pictures of ourselves are influenced by art. The pictures in books or magazines we read are influenced by art. It's important to appreciate this art around us. Appreciating art and artists is important because art continues to be a part of our lives and our future. It is also related to the future of many generations to come. 

Art in the Early Days

Men in early civilizations appreciated art. They used it to communicate with one another and even with the world. We know that early men didn’t use art as a formal written language. Still, they did use drawings to depict their everyday lives. These drawings conveyed important information, emotions, and hopes. We can still look at those artistic images and appreciate them in a way. It gave us a clear understanding of their daily struggles and successes. It also provided a chance to connect and empathize with learning about their culture.

Appreciating and Admiring Art

Art is not meant to be overlooked. People need to appreciate it. They should admire it. They should be inspired by it. Art can teach us many things that we can’t even imagine. Art should be observed for its true essence. It reveals who we are and what we can aspire to become in the eyes of the beholder. Art can stimulate thought and reason. That is why it is known to have brought a revolution in many cultures. It can stimulate ideas. It allows viewers to draw their own emotions in their thoughts. Viewers can pull from their personal experiences when they meet them. Art can be influential in a way as it naturally develops critical and innovative thinking skills. That is why children in their early ages are inspired to draw and paint. Art also teaches us many important qualities such a listening, observing, and responding to multiple perspectives. That is why art should be admired and appreciated by people from all different walks of life. There is much more to learn about art and artists by reading the real-life account of an inspiring artist.

How to Write A Great Press Release?

By Carole Feuerman

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A great press release will contain:

• Find Your Angle. Every good news story has an angle

• Write an attention-grabbing headline. 

• A “nut graph” to kill for: The first paragraph with 2 to 3 sentences must be brief, concise and newsworthy. 

• Strong Body Paragraphs with Supporting Details

•  Multimedia: photos, video and the like – a must have for showcasing your news and artwork

• Good contact information – not just contact information, but the contacts of people who will answer the phone and respond within the hour to your email query.

• Links

• Great attention getting photos

• A Great Quote - Include Quotes. The art of writing a press release involves giving the end reader the impression that you got the quote directly from the source, not from the press release.

• Statistics and other data – People love numbers, which make your story more credible and interesting, and impresses

• A compelling story 

•  Your Contact Information

Google keywords throughout your site, in all places possible, under photos, in all titles, in all descriptions, essays, contact, and anyplace else. Only use a few key words to repeat all over and they should be relevant to who you want to attract and what your release is about. 

Remember to Add your contact information, website, and ways to reach you

You’ve heard countless advice on words to avoid in press releases, like “leading”, “ground-breaking” and “best.” A Reporter’s Bullshit Meter will ring loudly at the sight of these words. There’s no doubt your press release will be diminished. I won’t belabor the point. I urge anyone writing a press release to understand who reads their prose. Consider how credible your words are. You’d be surprised how many reporters stop reading a press release if there are too many superlatives.

Carole A. Feuerman: Touching Eternity Beneath the Surface

Lucky New Yorkers in the know – and even luckier visitors – are directing their friends to Sea Idylls, Carole Feuerman’s Monumental Exhibition on Park Avenue between 34th and 39th streets in Manhattan.

Nine of Carole’s lifelike, stunning sculptures lined Park Avenue, perfectly complementing the iconic NYC street. As Carole gave her artist talk to a group of guests and art world professionals in front of Bibi on the Ball, cars were stopping to yell out, “I love your work!” It felt like a red carpet moment that very few artists have the privilege to experience in their lifetime. Another epic location – Art Egypt in Giza – is in the works.

Carole’s amazing drive and ambition doesn’t stop with art world “luxury brand” success. She wants to leave a legacy, in other words, to be written into the art history canon as one of the original founders of hyperrealist sculpture – from the 70s and 80s – along with her contemporaries: Duane Hanson and John De Andrea.

A woman’s perspective of an art movement was sprinkled into our conversation (her early work was embedded in the foundation of superrealism. Her first champion was Malcolm Forbes, the founder of Forbes magazine (who is described on Wikipedia as “an avid but idiosyncratic collector”). Recognizing her talent and potential, Forbes became her first major collector and bought out her first gallery solo show, Sculpture, Sensuality, Fragments Part 1 at Hansen Gallery in the Fuller Building of Midtown Manhattan.

SYNOPSIS OF AN INSPIRING AND TRANSPARENT INTERVIEW WITH CAROLE FEUERMAN

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CAROLE’s EARLY INFLUENCES

Carole’s grandfather and grandmother were influential, supportive parental figures, “The things they taught me I could understand.” Her grandfather was a self-made entrepreneur running one of the first yellow cab companies in Brooklyn. She reminisced about the Liberty Ranch in upstate NY, where she grew up with land, horses, a lake, and family houses close to one another. Carole shared happy memories about a dollhouse her grandfather built for her, riding horses with him, and a time when he cut off his pants to get in the lake with her (even though he couldn’t swim). He believed in her talent and helped her with her first art studio. Actress Esther Williams – famous at that time – taught Carole how to swim, foreshadowing the future content of these Sea Idylls sculptures.

THE DENTIST’S OFFICE

In the late 70s, while life-casting with polyester resin, the sink was overflowing from Carole’s studio into a dentist’s office below. The secretary from the dentist’s office knocked on the door and announced they were getting wet, and also high from the fumes. Carole was evicted and upset until her grandfather’s response was “own your own property and don’t take partners”. He helped her acquire an auto body garage as her own studio.

FAME AND FIRST LIFE CASTS

“My sculptures were not about celebrities, although I was exposed to celebrity culture with my album covers. I was an illustrator to pay my way through the School of Visual Arts. I wanted to learn how to life-cast, and I made a sculpture for National Lampoon Magazine and another androgynous body cast for a magazine cover article called The Age of Androgyny. Gender fluidity was becoming more mainstream through music and art in the 80s.”

THE SCOOP

When Carole wanted to learn how to cast in resin, she secretly hired Ben Bianchi (Duane Hanson’s figure model). Ben said she should start small with body part castings, so she started with her own body. Ben, who was working with Malcom Moorely –a famous photorealist painter – suggested they get his opinion. To avoid “the boy’s club” and Duane Hanson finding out about her collaboration with Ben, Malcolm Moorely came down to critique the pieces in the trunk of her car.

Snorkel was actually her first swimmer, and Malcom Forbes bought the sculpture (also insisting there would be no other existing copies). Snorkel went to Fiji Island, and Carole, due to the originality agreement with Forbes, needed to create another swimmer. She called the next one Catalina (named after an island in California); she made an edition of three. Catalina became the original avatar of the ideal. Survival of Serena – inspired by immigration – followed in editions of nine. Carole, ambitious and ready to compete with “the boy’s club,” took Serena to Ivan Karp at OK Harris gallery in Soho (the Pace or Gagosian of that time). Serena evolved as she became happier after 50, into the glamorous, post-Pop Art version she is today.

WATER AND EROTIC ORIGINS

“People always think that I love swimming, but I really liked the ocean – the breeze, jumping in the waves, and water’s healing properties. I learned my lesson that the world wasn’t ready for my first body of work, my erotic fragments, especially in a gallery in Fort Worth (TX) in 1979.” After her disappointment with Rated X (rated PG by 2023 standards), Carole decided to do the least erotic art, by focusing on leisure sports.

Her second show, Sculpture, Sensuality & Spiritualism, Fragments, Part 1 at Hansen Gallery in the Fuller Building in Manhattan, introduced the swimmers. Malcom Forbes, her first major collector, bought the original erotic series and Snorkel. “When I tried to be edgy like the men, it wasn’t cool.” The world wasn’t ready for a sculptor creating erotic art from the female gaze, but Forbes was hooked. When an artist and a collector or dealer are on the same controversial page, it marks moments in art history ahead of their time.

THE BOY’S CLUB

Ivan Karp at OK Harris gallery represented Duane Hanson and John De Andrea, while showing Carole at OK Harris West. “I heard that Duane was caught looking very closely at my work, and I knew he was threatened by me. He and John were known, and I was not.”

AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL LEGACY

Catalina was the beginning, a symbol of strength and bravery, what a woman aspires to be in order to push through life’s challenges. “Serena grew as I grew, and that was very important.” Her sculpture, Balance, recently transformed into Justice. Society’s need for balance evolved into a need for justice. The pieces change while the concept remains. The work is about the issues that women face.

Conceptually, the idealized becomes relatable. Superrealism isn’t real. Carole’s Superrealism is a fantasy of women’s aspirations, but underneath is a story of survival, perseverance and an artist’s hustle for visibility and the right to be written into art history.

© Amanda Wall (8/28/23) – Special for FF2 Media

LEARN MORE/DO MORE

Click here to visit Carole’s website.

For more links, visit Carole’s Wikipedia page.

Click here to see photos of swimmer turned actress Esther Williams.

CREDITS & PERMISSIONS

Sculptor Carole A. Feuerman in front of Bibi on the Ball on the opening day of her solo outdoor public art show on Park Avenue in Manhattan. (4/27/23) Credit: © Milo Hess / ZUMA Press, Inc. / Alamy Stock Photo. Image ID: 2PTCC44

Middle Photo: Courtesy of Carole Feuerman Studio. All Rights Reserved.

Bottom Photo: Carole Feuerman on Park Avenue with Pisces = Photo by Amanda Wall. Approved for legitimate by others use as long as link to this page is provided in user’s credits.

Turning Your Artistic Passion into a Thriving Business

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Building a business from a creative passion requires more than just talent. It involves careful planning, understanding market demands, and implementing strategies that ensure long-term success. From legal considerations to pricing strategies, each step plays a vital role in turning artistic work into a profitable venture. By taking a structured approach, artists can transition from creating for enjoyment to running a thriving business that reflects their vision and goals.

Define Your Market and Specialization

Establishing a successful creative business begins with a clear understanding of what sets your work apart. Identify the specific style, medium, or subject matter that defines your artistry and appeals to a particular audience. Research similar businesses to assess the demand for your niche and determine how your work fills a gap in the market. This clarity will help you connect with the right customers and stand out from the competition.

Navigate Legal Requirements

Turning a hobby into a business comes with legal responsibilities that cannot be ignored. Register your business according to local regulations, ensuring compliance with tax requirements and any necessary licenses. Consider business structures like sole proprietorships or LLCs to protect your personal assets. Taking these steps early will help you operate legally and avoid potential issues in the future.

Develop Your Brand and Business Plan

A strong brand identity makes your work recognizable and memorable to potential buyers. Choose a business name, create a professional logo, and establish a consistent aesthetic across all marketing materials. A business plan should outline your goals, target audience, pricing strategy, and financial projections. This plan serves as a roadmap, helping you stay focused and make informed decisions as you grow.

Use Video Marketing to Expand Your Reach

Videos provide a dynamic way to showcase your artistic process, share behind-the-scenes content, and engage with potential customers. Short-form videos work well for social media, while longer tutorials or time-lapse recordings can highlight your expertise. A compelling video strategy can help build trust with your audience and drive more interest in your work. To enhance the professional appeal of your content, consider using a free video editor that allows you to add audio, change your video speed, animate elements, and more.

Organize a Dedicated Creative Space

A well-structured workspace improves efficiency and allows for uninterrupted creativity. Designate an area in your home or studio that is free from distractions and equipped with essential tools and storage solutions. Keeping your materials organized ensures you can work efficiently and meet customer demands without unnecessary delays. An optimized workspace contributes to both productivity and professionalism in your business.

Set Competitive Pricing

Pricing artwork or creative services fairly requires a balance between market standards and the true value of your work. Factor in material costs, labor, and overhead expenses when determining prices to ensure profitability. Research competitors’ pricing structures while considering the uniqueness and quality of your work. Offering multiple pricing tiers or limited-edition pieces can attract a broader customer base without undercutting your worth.

Strengthen Your Business Knowledge

Beyond creative talent, running a business requires strong management and strategy skills. Learning about budgeting, customer relations, and operational efficiency can help you navigate challenges and scale your business. A degree in business management can help you develop your knowledge of business, strategy, and management, along with learning about leadership, self-awareness, and self-assessment. If flexibility is a priority, consider exploring a degree in business management online, which allows you to build expertise while maintaining your creative work.

Leverage Social Media for Growth

Social media provides a powerful platform for building an audience and driving sales. Regularly posting engaging content, interacting with followers, and utilizing relevant hashtags can increase visibility. Consider collaborating with influencers, participating in online art challenges, or running giveaways to expand your reach. Engaging consistently with your audience helps build brand loyalty and encourages repeat customers.

A successful creative business is built on thoughtful planning, continuous learning, and strong customer connections. Making informed decisions about branding, pricing, and marketing strengthens sustainability and growth. As artists develop their skills in both business and creativity, they gain the tools needed to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. By taking the right steps, turning a passion into a profession becomes a rewarding and achievable goal.

 Written by Tanya Lee

Learn more about Superealist American sculptor and author Carole A. Feuerman by visiting her website today!

The World That Was, The World That Is

My sculpture, Brooke with Beach Ball

We are living at a time that life seems surreal, and I ask myself if I’m imaging this. For the first three months of the pandemic, I sheltered in place at home. Seemingly overnight, the entire fabric of my daily life had been turned upside down. And yet—between trying to order groceries online, keeping up with the news, and by refreshing the New York Times homepage, it was important that I kept myself optimistic, energized, and entertained (and, perhaps, a little distracted). 

Staying occupied during the pandemic

That didn’t work out too well. After a few days I was bored, so I bought a 500-piece puzzle and watched a lot of TV. I couldn’t focus enough to read or work from my computer. Then I got to thinking…no one is at my art studio in Bushwick, so I don’t think it would hurt if I drove there, parked my car inside, and started to create again, and that’s exactly what I did. I immediately had more energy, and started to feel alive again. 

My new sculpture, Eyes Open

My eyes were open once again, but now I saw things I’d never seen before. A pandemic worldwide, looting and breaking windows, violence against protestors, violence against the police, and the threat of American Democracy from a corrupt president and his followers from the far right, white supremacists, and the unthinkable now corrupt Republican Senate. 

In Venice placing finishing touches on my monumental sculpture, Survival of Serena

Art is me, and I am art. I get physically sick when I don’t work. Bringing people together, inspiring, soothing and sharing: these are the powers of art, the importance of which has been made emphatically obvious during the Covid-19 pandemic.

A video interview in London during my solo exhibition at BelAir Fine Art

In January, I had a lot of deadlines, scheduled shows, and no time. Now I have time and no shows.  How does an artist keep going when the gallery system that supports her seems on the verge of temporary collapse?  Every curator, gallery director, and member of the art world seems to be home. I think the only benefit of this is that it’s time for a reset, a reprieve of the expectations that the art market puts on artists to produce, and to have and to share everything we make.  I’m fine making work in my own bubble because I make art for myself, regardless of whether I show it or not. 

The organized art world has responded beautifully to the lock-down and social-distancing protocols that are keeping people away from physical spaces. Art fairs like Art Basel and Art Dubai have gone online, and numerous galleries all over the world have responded to this new reality with online viewing rooms. The pandemic has closed museums and cancelled concerts, plunging many cultural institutions into uncertainty and immediate financial loss while also threatening a long-term effect on the arts. 

At the Met, Pandemic Era

Ticket sales at museums account for a smaller percentage of total income than they do at opera houses or dance companies, yet already the carnage is mounting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with a princely endowment of $3.6 billion, has a projected loss of $100 million; institutions with smaller reserves are drawing down fast, and may never reopen. In a matter of days, the world of contemporary art went from a reverberate global network to a ghost town, sheltering in place as the coronavirus endangered our cities and our livelihoods. Like every other sector, art is having to go digital.

Video conferencing is the new norm

For artists, the show must go on, and Zoom is their venue.

Children Can Learn Self Confidence Through Art

HOW CAN CHILDREN LEARN TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE IN LIFE?

Raising self-confident kids is one of the greatest aims of the parents.  Focusing to develop their competence, skills and a strong sense of self-confidence provides a solid foundation for their learning and development. Moreover, it improves their health and psychological well-being. Knowing how to encourage your child and staying clued in on what to say when they look to you for guidance means a lot to growing kids. It helps them to trust their abilities and discover their potentials. It implies parents to keep motivating and encourage their children from young age to make efforts for the things they may not be physically or mentally ready to try.

Parents want their children to be the best at everything. They want them to be smarter than any other child. They want them to do things sooner than other children. They convince their children to take chances by saying things like: “You can do it!” “It’s easy!” “Don’t be afraid!” “Just try one “I know you can do it!”  If they fail, they keep elevating their spirit and encourage them to try again. With time and encouragement, all children overcome their fears. They begin to develop their self-belief in themselves. They are convinced they can do anything. They are full of confidence over their abilities. The words of encouragement from other immediate and extended family, relatives and friends boost their stronger sense to accomplish the goals they desire. Even when children become adults, they look up for their parents for guidance at every turn and juncture of their life. They hope that the parents will give them the best advice as they used to give them during their childhood. They count on their parents for their future success and relate them as the best role model in their life.

Some ideas to nurture your child’s self-confidence

• Strengthen your child’s sense of his family, culture and community. For example, show your child family photos and share family stories, take part in community or cultural events like religious festivals, and encourage your child join a local sporting club or interest group, or join as a family

• Encourage your child to value being part of your family. One way to do this is by involving your child in chores. When everyone contributes to the smooth running of the household, you all feel important and valued

• Encourage your child to have friends over to your house, and make time for your child to go to their houses

• When you spend quality time with your child you let your child know that they are important to you. Doing things together as a family can help strengthen a sense of belonging and togetherness in your family, which is also good for your child’s self-esteem.

• Develop family rituals such as a story at bedtime, a special goodbye kiss or other ways of doing things that are special to your family. Let your child help you with house chores. For example, your preschooler could help you set the table for dinner

• Plan some regular one-on-one time with your child, doing the things they enjoy the most. This could be their hobby, playing sports, baking cakes or cooking favorite dish

Appreciating their achievements help them feel good. Statement such as, Well done!’ builds their self-esteem. Continuous support and acknowledgment enhance their self-belief that paves the way towards attainting bigger goals in life.

Teach your child that failing is a part of learning. If they face a problem, encourage them to think calmly, listen to other people’s points of view and come up with possible solutions to try. This builds their decision-making skills and helps them to choose wisely.

Keep special reminders of your child’s successes and progress. You can go through them with your child and talk about your special memories, and the things he has achieved.

To know more about how children can build their self-confidence to achieve their loftiest goals and passions in life, read the book, ‘Carole A. Feuerman: 50 Years of Looking Good’ by Carole Feuerman. She as an artist, was able to define and explore her passion since childhood because of how her parents raised her. The book teaches us that if you want to be successful, you have to believe in yourself. You must have confidence in yourself and make effort to achieve your milestones in life.

Learning Art for the Sake of Art

Most people belonging to the academic world believe that art education instills creativity in children. While learning art, they feel that children begin to view the world differently. They start to enhance their skills and attitude towards innovation and creativity. In societies focusing on knowledge, art is the key to growth and prosperity, as it encourages opinions, different thought processes and gives people motivation to grow in their field. An artist can belong to an architectural firm, marketing or advertising firm, politics, economics, and even law enforcement. They develop their skills to think deeply about any particular subject and bring their thoughts and ideas into their work.

A person with artistic skills would be culturally sensitive and held in high regard. An art education affects the mind positively and lets your brain exercise through different thoughts like perceiving history, culture, tradition, colors, shapes, alignment, and lines. It can even enhance your performance in other academic subjects as mathematics, science, and reading, as art can keep your mind more prone to solve complex problems and situations. 

 Why Art Education is so Important

 An art education is important because it can strengthen a student’s academic performance. A student would get a chance to learn and foster their creative ability and develop a habit of having a clear mind, and social skills necessary to today’s thriving societies. Unfortunately, the value of art and its education is slowly becoming less important with time, as more and more profitable studies are trying to make their mark. Art and its education are not as important as it was before. Along with people, artists need to justify their importance and presence in schools from an early age. 

 The education system worldwide also needs to educate about the skills required for any child if he or she aspires to become an artist. It is necessary to identify these skills and polish them in children. With skills like drawing and painting, a child would also be able to improve their writing skills and improve their judgement. Color and its psychology help the brain to exercise and develop clear thinking patterns without being cluttered.  Art also helps anxiety, stress, and mental health.

 Learning Art in School

 There is no doubt that art is closely linked to creativity and innovations. Those students who have developed and enhanced their art skills have the potential to be very sharp and think differently. They can now easily think of new ideas, as they have practiced this skill while learning about art and thinking of new ways to integrate color or make interesting artworks. Creativity and innovation rely on a broad range of skills, as measured by today’s competent professionals. There is no doubt that scientists, developers, entrepreneurs, practitioners, and technological users and innovators have had the means to use innovative thoughts in their fields. Art helps us define the use of content and knowledge. As we use art and its related subjects, we begin to identify problems, understand their limitations, make connections, collaborate, and communicate with our thoughts and ideas. These are the set of skills that a child can easily develop if he or she is introduced to art as a subject, so that they may begin to develop these skills in some disciples and become future leaders of tomorrow. 

If you want to know and learn more about the fundamentals of art as a subject, we may suggest the book ‘My Hyperrealist Life and Legacy’ by aspiring artist Carole Feuerman. She outlines her inspiration and passion for art and how she was able to pursue her passion. She eventually developed and learned the skills of becoming a famous renowned artist, and now her artistic works of sculptures are displayed in famous museums and art gallery exhibitions. 

Important Things to 
Learn in Art Creativity

 Art is something that belongs to everyone. Anyone who wants to test their imagination to create art is welcome to do so with an open mind and an open heart. Art can easily be learned, and some people are even born with the talent of creating or making art. The field of art is very diverse and there are many different forms of art . To name a few, there are paintings, photography, sculpture making, digital animation, acting, and much more. In simple words, art can be an idea, an imagination, an expression or a representation of history or culture. For most people, art is taken as an idea that belongs to everyone. It can be found in any culture or history in any era, and then an artist brings it in a physical form. 

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The Importance of Art in the Eyes of an Artist

 Artists can use their talents or creativity by using emotions, aesthetic, or psychological thoughts that they encounter in life. They are pretty good at keeping their thoughts aligned while creating art from a simple thought process. Most artists can make the best use of their emotions and aesthetic sense to create art, which can be astonishing. Many can learn much about art by practicing it. For some, it comes naturally to them. Practice and lessons learnt in the pursuit of art can easily educate you about the important things in artistic creativity and make you a better artist. 

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Art is not Separate from Life Itself

 Most people fail to understand that art is not separate from life. Almost everything that we experience in life, is an expression of art. For example, the color shades we see in clouds, the sea, trees, flowers, landscapes, and even nature can teach us a lot about art and its creativity. Art is even in the very description of ourselves and even in the lives that we lead. Many artists have been creating art in paintings, photography, materials, objects, architecture, sculptures, and much more. Still, they are intrigued to find out more about its phenomenon. Most artists worldwide, are trained to learn the important things in artistic creativity, but some are born with a natural tendency to learn and discover the creative things in art and follow their passion. Many would go an extra mile and beyond their limitations to pursue their passion in art, just like Carole Feurman did to learn about art and create real look-alike sculptures of dancers, swimmers, and many more. 

Learning about Creativity in Air

It can be necessary for an artist to learn how to achieve creativity in art from a professional art school. They can learn about art education, history, culture, different famous artists in the past, and what distinguished them from contemporary artists. They can also reflect on how they understand art and its creativity, which is an extension of our daily culture and life. Artists need to understand that art is everywhere around them to see and perceive it from a different in-depth perspective. For naturally gifted artists, they have a different way of seeing and analyzing art. The way they see it, make it, look at it is ever-evolving. 

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It is also important for the artist to understand that art transforms itself with every passing era, culture, and history, especially in making and representing itself. It is always important for an artist to learn, analyze, search, know, and doubt on achieving creativity in art itself. One needs to understand the details and processes of art creation intimately. That is why imitation has always been an integral part of art creation. As for the artists, they need to assimilate and combine their psychological, aesthetical, and emotional senses and then organize them to create art to give meaning to it. It requires skill and practices for an artist to do that. However, once an artist learns how to achieve that, there is no stopping them from creating the most amazing art piece.

To explore the essential elements of artistic creativity, read ‘Carole A. Feuerman: 50 Years of Looking Good,’ written by the renowned artist Carole Feuerman. In this book, Feuerman shares the story of how she was inspired to pursue art and reflects on the profound ways in which art enriches our lives.

Reasons Why Artists Can Be Hard to Understand

Did you ever feel that someone is simply from out of this world? It’s a fact that we are all unique in our own ways, but if we pay close attention to artists, we can all agree that they belong to a category which can be characterized and studied in a certain way.

Artists have a special ability to express their feelings, impressions, and memories through a different type of art, and we genuinely appreciate what they do, but that does not get us any closer to understanding them, right? Therefore, this article highlights why artists are difficult to handle compared to people in general. 

1)    They have a creative mind

The fact is, artists don’t have the same deduction system or system of values as others, and that’s the reason why we find it hard to understand or follow their train of thought. Also, their minds tick a bit differently than the average person’s, because diverse details move it.

2)    They think of their work as their children

It’s imperative to find a way to appreciate their work if you want to get close to an artist. If you have a problem understanding it, I’m sure you will get an explanation (and don’t discuss with how reasonable it is) if you ask for one.

3)    They are irrational and emotional when in love

Artists usually look like they are gliding above the earth, but when they fall in love, they are almost flying. Be sure they will do anything to show their affection – in a different way. Also, you better not be there if things don’t turn out the way as they planned, because they can fall into deep anguish really quickly.

4)    They express through codes

Speaking of emotions and feelings, the artist tends to express them through their art. That is how they communicate. If they give a piece of art to you, spend a lot of time around you or give you substantial looks you don’t fully understand, you should know they are just trying to show that you are important to them.

5)    Some artists prefer not to be understood

It is one of those irritating characteristics of some artists. They live in their world, and you should be positive that they like it there, so don’t even try to move them or place them in the real world, because not a single artist will like it there.

6)    Some artists find it hard to adjust

Which brings the discussion to the next point – if you do move them from their place, don’t expect them to fit in. Also, you might run into a social butterfly (there’s a small group of them which act like that), but the chances are very minimal.

In conclusion, they can be difficult to understand or handle, but that’s nothing you can’t figure out with just a bit of patience. We hope you’ll find these pointers insightful. Remember they contribute to making our world a better, and more beautiful place to live in.