Posts Tagged ‘Art in Auckland’
Color Theory in Oil Painting: Creating Mood and Emotion
Color plays a powerful role in shaping our perceptions and evoking emotions. Different colors can trigger specific emotional responses based on cultural associations, personal experiences, and the inherent qualities of the colors themselves. For example, warm colors like red and yellow often evoke feelings of warmth, energy and passion, while cool colors like blue and…
Read MoreEmbodied Expressions – An Exploration of Figurative Art
Table of Contents What is Figurative Art? Connection to Human Experience Featured Artworks at Mobile Art Gallery Techniques and Mediums in Figurative Art Themes and Subjects in Figurative Art What is Figurative Art? Figurative art refers to any form of modern art that retains strong references to the real world, particularly the human figure. It…
Read MoreVibrant Visions – The Influence of Pop Art in New Zealand
Pop Art emerged in the 1950s and 1960s as a vibrant and rebellious art movement that sought to blur the boundaries between “high” art and popular culture. Originating in the United Kingdom and the United States, it drew inspiration from advertising, comic books, consumer products, and mass media, reflecting the post-war era’s burgeoning consumer culture.…
Read MoreWhy Hire Art for Your Spaces
Importance of Aesthetics in Your Corporate Space Aesthetics play a pivotal role in corporate spaces, significantly influencing the overall atmosphere and perception of a company. Thoughtfully curated aesthetics can convey professionalism, creativity and attention to detail, leaving a lasting impression on clients, visitors, and employees alike. By creating visually appealing environments, corporations foster a sense…
Read MoreArt Supplies Auckland
Where to buy Art Supplies Auckland – Art supplies Auckland can be found in a range of locations offering a wide range of products for both professional and hobby artist. Gordon Harris Established in 1975 by Gordon and Ann Harris, they have an impressive range of art supplies and are well worth a visit if…
Read MoreLarge Paintings in your Home
Large Paintings in Your House Large Paintings are too bold, too expensive, and too hard to hang. Do any of these comments sound familiar? Read on to put your mind at rest. Looking at a large painting can often make one feel intimidated, particularly when viewed on a gallery wall. Often people worry that the…
Read MoreWhat’s the “big deal” with Abstract Art?
What’s the “big deal” with Abstract Art? Do you admire abstract art, but don’t know why? Abstract art looks like “nothing”… You may look at it and think “a child did it” OR It doesn’t look like it took long, how is it worth all that money? Do any of these comments sound familiar? Then…
Read MoreArt Classes Auckland
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint? There are a large number of options in Auckland where you can learn various techniques for painting from oils to acrylics. No matter whether you are a total beginner or wanting to learn some new techniques to improve your artwork, there will be a course suited…
Read MoreFamous Artist’s Painting Quotes
Gerhard Richter – Painting Quotes Painting quotes by famous artists are always interesting to read as they represent a short but thoughtful representation of value and what drives the artist. Gerhard Richter who has had a long career, has much to say about painting and the art world that he captures so well and in…
Read MoreNZ Abstract Artist Bee Doughty-Pratt’s Painting for Retiring Governor General
Farewell Gift For Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae NZ Abstract Artist Bee Doughty-Pratt’s painting ‘Fractured Light’ was a farewell gift for Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae. Sir Jerry Mateparae, and his wife, Lady Janine Mateparae had this serene painting installed in their Kapiti home. NZ Abstract Artist Bee Doughty-Pratt painted ‘Fractured Light’ which was given to…
Read MoreColourful Abstract Artist – Constanza Briceno
Abstract Artist Constanza Briceno – Methodical Disorder Constanza Briceno, born, raised and educated in Santiago de Chile, art has always been a part of her life. At 8 years old she was painting with oils but was unable to continue painting with them in her university years. The nature of making art within an institution demanded…
Read MoreTwo New Zealand Landscape Painters
David Gibbons‘ and Jill Perrott’s Approach as Landscape Artists A basic understanding of landscape painting is that landscape painters create art that holds depictions of natural scenery, but what else? When looking at NZ landscape paintings there is a variety of styles and understanding of representing nature that not everyone shares. While some landscape artists capture with…
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