As an art historian, I spend a lot of time looking at great pieces of art and teaching my students why they are important and how they were made. I know the history of different media artists used. I know when oil paints were invented and how it revolutionized the way paintings appeared. I know what tools Michelangelo used to carve his David . But I myself rarely pick up a paint brush, much less and hammer and chisel. For years I've been meaning to begin practicing art-making, but between my career and two small kids, it just didn't happen. I find nearly all my time consumed with the tasks of daily life. But recently I've started a personal challenge of completing one Zentangle a day. If you haven't heard of it, check out this link . It's essentially doodling with some specific designs to try out and a few other guidelines. You don't need any fancy materials and you don't need any formal training. Because the designs you create are abstract, you need...
As a new art student, I steadily learn how to balance myself in a sort of way and try to create peace through my art. I am currently being taught how to do so in my first year of creating Zentangles. I am eager to learn more about this way of art which intrigues me. I also indulge myself into Art History in my History Renaissance class where I am learning about all the art creators such as Micheanglo, and Leonardo da Vinci, who showed how important art is and how art can imitate life.
ReplyDeleteAs of late, I have been doing A Zentangle A Day which eases my mind on things that occcur on my daily life, I can consider this a hobby. It's super fun and you can use your own imagination to show your own style of art. It's okay to not be the greatest artist because it's not about being the best it's about being able to understand the reason of the art you created using strings and other things that relate to what you are doing. As of now, I am creating my Zentangle which is a fun way to express yourself. So i advise you guys to look into them, it's short and easy to do.