There is a certain stigma around the artist's model, also known as a life model.
Of all the jobs one can do nude it is surprisingly modest. The working relationship is completely dependant on trust. An artists working with a model has their reputation to consider, should their conduct be less than professional it could ruin their chances of ever working with another model, and alienate them from their community.
This responsibility falls on the shoulders of the model as well, their conduct must be equally impeachable.
Daily self-portrait project by painter Danica Lundy, completed in one hour sittings.
In this article we will take a look at the artist's self-portrait to understand why it is an important discipline and exercise.
When you see someone drawing, painting, and sculpting their own image over and over again it can look like bizarre act of navel gazing.
Art in a corporate setting is used to reflect the corporate culture and what is unique about that particular company.
During the Second World War the Canadian Government partnered with the graphic design company Sampson and Matthews to produce art that would promote and brand Canada to the world. The project proved to be one of the most valuable morale boosters of the Second World War. The prints were distributed in military posts around the world. One of largest publicly sponsored art project in Canadian history.
In this article we will discuss first, why the study of art and art history is important to art appreciation;secondly we will look into several modes of study and lastly we share our “short list” of favorite books and media to get one started on these subjects.
Why is the study of art important to art appreciation?
