Artists of all kinds can influence the common man. A person can be affected by art whether or not they are an artist themselves. Art can affect our mood, change how we view the world, or cause us to ponder philosophical questions. Art is completely subjective—a thousand people could observe […]
Tag: Unusual Arts
Food Art and Farewells
Many parents, at one point or another, end up telling their kids, “Don’t play with your food!” While this is good advice, artists rarely follow rules. Some parents have even taken a liking to this art form, creating something whimsical out of the ordinary for their children. What is this […]
Can Jello, Butter, and Coat Hangers Really be Used for Sculpting?
Sculptures typically look very realistic. If someone talks about a sculpture, statues and busts of people come to mind. But sculptures can be used to depict any object or being, create something abstract, or freeze a moment in time. Sculptures can be made by using carving tools, casting the medium, […]
The Art of Light Painting
Light painting doesn’t use any sort of brush, paint or otherwise, contrary to what the name might suggest. Light painting is a form of photography where the world is your canvas, any source of light is your paint-filled brush, and a camera is your stage. Essentially, a light painting is […]
Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful: Unusual Artists
Graphite drawings, charcoal portraits, and landscape paintings are a few examples of common art pieces you might see. Digital art especially is becoming very popular right now, particularly on social media sites like Instagram. One of the beautiful things about art, however, is that there are very few rules. Artists […]