Dehradun College of Art

Being an artist requires an active imagination which, sometimes can be tough and mentally draining. It happens to everyone eventually. Here are some ideas to reignite the spark in your creativity. Easy Access Make sure your supplies are easily accessible, ie, you don’t have to dig through closets to find your tools or move stuff around to have a working space which will also save your time because doing all these chores is tiring and is likely to make you feel less motivated to do something. Don’t waste time Even if you ‘don’t feel like it’ yo have to do something productive with your time like practising techniques, reading or just doodling. You can’t slack off and leave it for tomorrow, you need to do something even if only for half an hour. Visit this link to read the full blog

A lot has changed since the days of the old, as technology progresses and new discoveries are being made in science, so how can Art stay from innovating and using newer techniques and mediums, and some mediums like spray paints and Ink wash are so unique on their own that they are their own style. They can generally be categorised into Eastern and Western styles based on their origin, and into many other sub-groups based on regions, style and even time-periods. The Western styles are getting more recognition today like Modernism, Impressionism and Surrealism. Modernism It is a very vague term, but generally, it is defined as the time somewhere between 1860 to 1970 when Artists broke free from the traditional Methods and worked without any restrictions because many Artists felt the traditional methods weren't aligned with the worldview of modern society and the changing times. Impressionism This style originated in Paris in the late 19th century. Its main feature...

Have you ever thought if your hobby could be beneficial for the health of your body and mind? Make the best of your limited time with colours to paint your fantasies and at the same time work out your brain. Now you don’t need to take out some special time for meditating or what not, just paint some strokes on the canvas. Here are 5 health benefits of art and painting that can be beneficial for your mental health: Develops Creativity Painting is like a brain exercise, where we use the left side of the brain which is used for creativity. Art/Painting strengthens the mind of a person and to give exposure to their creativity. Holding a paintbrush makes your brain to start imagining the illusions of vivid colours, random shapes, and more. And we end-up putting what we feel on a sheet, which represents our emotions through art which is also a good outlet for pent-up emotions and stress. These activities are mainly used for brain development. Builds Problem-Solving ...

“Sketching is almost everything. It is the painter's identity, his style, his conviction, and then colour is just a gift to the drawing.” Fernando Botero When you are a beginner to sketching, you might not feel comfortable with the pencil or the paper, but only practising can make you better at it. Many artists would advise to always keep a sketchbook at hand, but only filling the pages with doodles is not enough(although it is good for boosting your imagination and creative thinking) you also need to practise your skill and techniques. Some Tips which are sure to help in improving your sketching skills: Knowing what type of pencil to choose for a sketch is a basic skill for all artists. Their Hardness(H) or Blackness(B) is written on the top to signify the darkness of their colour. Pencil with harder core will lighter and vice versa. Hence a pencil a with a higher number next to H will mean it harder and thus lighter but for B the higher number means it is darker...

If you want to try playing with colours then acrylics are the way to go, they are cheaper than oil paints and also the easiest to master than other liquid mediums, but it still won’t be a cakewalk, you will need to practice with many different techniques and styles to find what works for you, along with some precautions to protect your supplies and get the best out of your paintings. Brushes To paint you need brushes, and you’ll need a variety of them for different tasks like detailed work or blending colours, for acrylics, it’s best if you stick to synthetic bristles because they’ll last longer compared to natural hair brushes and they’re also cheaper. And always clean your brushes with soap water when you’re done using them otherwise the paint will dry and ruin your brush. Paints There are many types and brands of paints with different names for the same colour, and they also have a different consistency and texture, experiment to see what works best f...

Most of the readers will be thinking ‘Everyone knows how to use it’ ‘It is for children’ ‘What is there to master?’ And they are not wrong since it is the cheapest of other mediums and everyone has used watercolour in school so you think you have mastered it, but let me tell you that there is more to it than that. Watercolours may be cheaper and easier to learn, but they are actually considered one of the hardest mediums to master because you cannot use white to cover your mistakes or paint light areas and a single drop of water can dilute the colour and ruin the detailed work that took hours to create. Here are some useful instruction on how to Master the Watercolours To paint solid shapes use ample amount of paint and make swift strokes, You can use the edge of flat brushes for making sharper lines and it works wonders for shadows or grasses, Don’t try to control it, improvise it. See how the colours interact and react with each other or the surface, experiment w...

http://DehradunCollegeOfArt.com Being an artist requires an active imagination which, sometimes can be tough and mentally draining. It happens to everyone eventually. Here are some ideas to reignite the spark in your creativity. Easy Access Make sure your supplies are easily accessible, ie, you don’t have to dig through closets to find your tools or move stuff around to have a working space which will also save your time because doing all these chores is tiring and is likely to make you feel less motivated to do something. Don’t waste time Even if you ‘don’t feel like it’ yo have to do something productive with your time like practising techniques, reading or just doodling. You can’t slack off and leave it for tomorrow, you need to do something even if only for half an hour. Take photos Whenever you find something or are somewhere interesting take a snap. Don’t look for photos on the internet(maybe for extra references), look into the real world, there is al...

There are many telltale signs when it comes to judging artworks. But it’s not just the quality of the artwork that separates the master from the novices. There are many factors to consider before stamping someone with a tag. Wasting Time Most amateurs will wait for inspiration to come but a professional will work on their art on a daily basis. It is not a bad thing to look for inspiration and make the best of your ideas, but you’re just wasting away if you don’t put an effort in your work and grow your mastery over the trade. Being Distracted An amateur will easily get distracted or stop too early in the process after making some headway in his work to ‘rest’. A professional will not stop until the last of his creativity has been drained and there is nothing left.  Lack of Focus Amateurs are always changing lanes and not focusing on one thing they want to master. But true masters know their strengths and continue to sharpen it EVERYDAY for their entire life. It’s a...

It happens that whenever we want to understand something better, we always turn to the dictionary definition as a point of departure for our thinking process. Thus, here we define Fine Art has been defined as art created for aesthetics, without any other physical function than to just be admired. Unlike the Applied Art which is to make everyday objects with function, into something more pleasing to the eye. Fine Art can also be termed as something that is also intellectually engagement, some are more obvious and others are harder to decode with a seemingly different story to tell every time, from your understanding and past experiences of the world. But what distinguishes ‘Fine’ Art from Art? Traditionally there were five major styles- painting, sculpture, architecture, music and poetry along with theatre and dance included in the performing arts. But now, with so many advancements in society and technology, there are newer forms of fine art like sequential art (aka com...

Most people would probably not even notice the difference in the title. From a layman's perspective, it's just an s, plural of art, what's the big deal, huh? Well, IT IS A BIG DEAL!!!!! There are two completely different things. Art means fine art such as painting, drawing and sculpture Art is anything that is created for the purpose of expressing the artist's feelings about anything from something mundane to a matter of political views, it can be anything the artist feels and desires to express through the medium that is art. It is important to know that arts include all the ordinary arts. This is the reason why arts are sometimes called ordinary arts. They are different from sciences. On the other hand, music is an art. It does not come under arts. Art is sometimes called as fine art too. What are the Arts? Arts represent subjects such as commerce, economics, philosophy, history and other such non-science subjects. There are 64 arts. Cooking and garden...

Do you want to make your career in the cutthroat profession that is the Fine Arts? Then you’ve come to the right place. Because we, Dehradun College of Art, are here to guide you through the maze of charcoal and the sea of acrylic to all the way through the bizarre realm of the abstract to lead you to your destiny of being an artist. We offer a variety of curriculums you can choose to your liking. From a Beginner Classes for the curious to the Masters for professionals. We have it all. Dehradun College of Arts reaches a special milestone, years of history and success in training the top professionals of Fine Arts. DCA can praise itself for the education of generations of students from all over India and for having launched over a large number of professionals in Fine Art fields , such as Painting, Acrylic, Charcoal, Sketching, Smoke Painting, Mirror Painting and etc. It currently educates more than 1000 of students from the various different places at its schools, locate...

Checkout some best professional Fine Arts courses that 12th Arts stream students may pursue after their schooling. Various different art colleges in Dehradun offer the list of fine-art courses from which you can easily choose a course that suits you best. Here we have come up with Dehradun College of Art that offers comprehensive art courses in Dehradun and in this article; you will understand the important factors of their courses like the course duration, fees and career option for each country at a glance. If you are interested to join them now, you may go through the  websitewww.dehraduncollegeofart.com  and enroll. The Fine- Art Course Info In Dehradun College of Art, you will find various different fine art courses but mainly five types of fine arts subjects are always available in which you can choose that suits you best. They are namely– 1. Digital Art 2. Art Theory 3. Painting, photography and Drawing of sculptures 4. Performing Arts 5. Art history ...

Paintings have created movements across generations. It has given meaning to the life of many who could not find a more appropriate way of expressing their feelings. From the Dehradun College ofArt , we bring to you five most amazing paintings that have made an impact and continue to amaze art enthusiasts. Painting Style- Ink Painting What is Ink Painting? Ink painting uses tonality and shading achieved by varying the ink density, both by differential grinding of the ink stick in water and by varying the ink load and pressure within a single brushstroke. Ink painting artists spend years practicing basic brush strokes to refine their brush movement and ink flow. In the hand of a master, a single stroke can produce astonishing variations in tonality, from deep black to silvery gray. Ink Painting Course Overview   Learn the art of ink painting through exploring various themes such as flowers, leaves, birds and trees,unleashing your inner artist. We at Dehradun colle...

Dehradun College of Art calling all the creative artists, designers, crafters, and anyone with a dream of making a Career in Art . Here's a path to creative freedom and specific steps you can take to earn income independently. What we offer-: Ranging from practical courses in Painting, Illustration, Film-making or Photography, to Business courses to Art History courses, Fine Arts courses span a wide range of disciplines. Suited to full-time artists, students, working professionals or those with an interest in the subject, Our Art classes are open to just about anyone. We offer Fine Arts classes to suit the wide range of students' scheduling needs. Our students will learn the basics to selling, purchasing, promoting and supporting art. If you are interested in developing your skills and knowledge about your chosen craft or art form, contact us today. How to Jumpstart Your Art Career? Take a Few Courses You are required to spend your quality time immersed at developing...

No artist or creator is completely original. Inspiration for our styles comes from the world around us and what we choose to expose ourselves to.  It doesn’t develop out of thin air. The simple formula for finding your style is to take in stimuli from the outside world and twist and shape it into something new with your mind and your hands. Repeat this over and over in a variety of ways. If you are stuck, you need to find new stimuli. Copy the Artists You Like But a bunch of them. If you copy one exactly, you are ripping them off. If you take partial ideas from multiple artists, then you  are able to make something unique. If you haven’t already, you need to read “ Steal Like an Artist ”by  Austin Kleon. It’s full of helpful creative advice. You can see their  influences in your work, but you can also see that their style does  not look exactly like theirs. Take little style elements from any source you can. The more, the  merri...

“Art washes away from the soul the dusts of everyday life” – Pablo Picasso Believe it or not making art for your own enjoyment actually has its benefits to both your mind and body. We often spend our weeks rushing around focusing on our everyday commitments whether it’s your job, looking after kids, school or ticking off daily errands that we never really get the chance to relax. When you’re overwhelmed with the stresses of a busy lifestyle, actually embracing your creativity can actually reduce anxieties and stresses to clear your mind making you feel better. So art itself is extremely therapeutic and to fill you in a bit more as to why doodling, coloring or painting should become a part of your weekly schedule. 1.      Art Generates a Love of Learning & Creativity Creative learners are big-picture global thinkers with willingness to take risks and strive for excellence. You can become a global thinker and make connections to real life experiences...

From earning important contacts that can help you later in your career, to gaining hands on instruction from a professional, you may be surprised by how beneficial art college can be. Even if you’re a prodigy with loads of talent, no responsibilities and a relentless drive to succeed, art schools still have a lot to offer. Here are 10 reasons why art colleges in Dehradun offer invaluable training for your future career. 1. Time                             Aspiring artists who choose to take the do-it-yourself approach to launching their artistic careers often struggle to find the time to create art because they may be waiting tables to pay the rent. As an art student, however, you’ll be able to devote the bulk of your energies to making art. 2. Access to equipment Art colleges typically have state-of-the art equipment that you’d be hard-press...

Time alone to work has become the most precious thing in the entire world. You have absolutely no choice but to make things happen with your work. For those of us that have the “creative itch”, not making time for your art can lead to regret if we don’t answer the calling. Those minutes add up to days, months, and years. We look back and wish that we would have just spent a little more time on our passions – our callings. What Career Options are there for an Artist? A career in art is not limited to being a painter of canvases which get framed and sold in a gallery. There are stage set designers and builders. There are computer game designers. There are art galleries and museums. There is also teaching art and art therapy; mural painting and face painting; tattoo artist. And think more broadly about other career options: photography, landscape design, interior design, shop-window design, framing; textile and clothing design; furniture and lighting design; architecture, landsc...