Dehradun College of Art

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...

“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...

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...