What makes an artwork intriguing? It’s the subject! well, up to some extent, it is correct but what if I tell you there’s something that is equally important to give a base to your art? That is: “Themes in Art“. The themes in art not only give the artist a viewpoint for the painting but […]
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PortraitFlip’s Art Principles & Element presents valuable information and meaningful insights on subjects that let you understand different art compositions, elements, principles, and technicalities. Also, you’ll learn why some artwork are made with unfamiliar techniques and styles.
Are you in the mood for some fun activities because I have one task for you. Can you draw a square without any trace of lines? Wondering how to draw a square that doesn’t include lines? Well, that is impossible! What I want to convey is that “lines” are everywhere. A person cannot paint or […]
If you’re wondering what foreshortening is, then let me tell you that you’re not alone. Being an art lover, this question keeps running through our minds. But let me ask you something. Do you sometimes feel as if you’re standing into the painting or in front of the subject? As if you belong to the […]
When you come across the word harmony, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Well, if you are a melophile like me, then you can probably think of the arrangement of musical notes and rhythm that provides a pleasing effect to the ears. And if we talk about harmony in general, then it […]
Tell me the first thing you notice in art . I am sure your eyes fall for the subject that it consists of. A subject is the most significant part of art. It is the primary reason to produce a painting that brings the artist’s perspective in front of his/her viewers. Its colors, shapes, and […]
Art isn’t only about creativity; it is about everything! What we’ve seen, what we’ve heard, and what we’ve sensed—art has literally covered every aspect of our lives. Art came to the rescue when humans didn’t even know how to speak. It served as a tool to communicate, to learn, and to leave evidence for future […]
Vibrant shades of the color palette may leave you awestruck! But when the colors and the underlying elements are arranged with each other with perfection, it comes out as a contrast in art. One of the art principles and the most intriguing part of an artwork! Contrast just adds a pop of color and effect […]
The commonality between the world’s famous artworks—The House of Parliament (Sunset), The Milkmaid, and Starry Night over the Rhone—is that they show the characteristics of repetition. What does that mean? In Claude Monet’s painting, you’ll see the same color used for the sky and the river. That means there’s color harmony, something that is common […]
Circles, squares, rectangles—these are all the shapes, right? But, do you know that these aren’t the only shapes in the art niche! Yes! I know that it is a fact that you will be surprised to know, so let us learn about this concept together! Shape in Art! If we go by the definition of […]
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 […]
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