In order to talk about art, learn appropriate terminology,
discuss the content of the image, and assess how you feel about the image
. You can also spend time looking at the piece and reading up on the image and artist. This will provide you with more information to discuss.
How do you describe a painting?
Use words such as lustrous,
shadowy, radiant, glossy, and saturated when describing
colors. These words articulate the depth of the color. The average person will see your artwork in a different light if you describe it using words that connect your artwork to the smell and feeling of everyday objects.
How do you start a conversation about art?
- Remember, you are the top authority on your artwork.
- Construct a Storyline.
- Start with some freewriting.
- Rehearse your story like you are rehearsing a play.
- Keep it simple.
How do you discuss art?
- Step One: RELAX! …
- Step Two: Glance over the artwork. …
- Step Three: Think about different elements of art. …
- Step Four: Connect artistic choices to meaning. …
- Step Five (optional): Pass judgment.
What are words to describe paintings?
- Flat, polished, smooth.
- Raised, rough, coarse.
- Cut, incised, pitted, scratched, uneven.
- Hairy, sticky.
- Soft, hard.
- Shiny, glossy, reflective.
- Semigloss, satin, silk, frosted, matte.
How do you ask an artist to draw you?
Be polite, cordial, and friendly –
make eye contact
, introduce yourself, give them a compliment on their work. Describe what you are interested in, ask them how much it will cost (at times they have set prices but usually it depends on the size of the page, if you want color, etc.
What should you not ask an artist?
- [Insert self/family/friend/pet] could do that. …
- I don’t get it/It’s stupid. …
- It’ll be great exposure/Can you do it for free? …
- You must be rich at these prices/I’m in the wrong business. …
- Being an artist must be so easy/fun/I wish I could just make art all day. …
- What’s your real job?
Is art a talent or skill?
Artistic ability
includes skills and talent to create works of art: painting, drawing, sculpting, musical composition, etc. Creativity ability is the skill and talent to use our imagination to create and solve. A creative artist is probably a better artist. But you don’t have to be an artist to be creative.
What are some art questions?
- WHAT IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE WORK OF ART? …
- WHY IS MONA LISA SO FAMOUS? …
- WHY CAN ART BE SO EXPENSIVE? …
- HOW MANY PIECES OF ARTS ARE PRODUCED BY ARTISTS IN A LIFETIME? …
- CAN A GOOD FAKE BE ART TOO? …
- WHICH COLOURS ARE USED MOST IN ART? …
- IS GRAFFITI ART?
What should I ask an art student?
- What’s going on in this artwork?
- What was your first reaction to this artwork? …
- Does your opinion about the artwork change the longer you look at it? …
- Describe the lines in this artwork.
- Describe the colors in the artwork.
- Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist?
How do you compliment a painting?
- You are such a great artist! [works every time!]
- I really love your art! …
- Your art is so cool! …
- Great job! …
- You have put a lot of work into this piece and it has paid off! …
- Congratulations! …
- You are awesome! …
- This art could step on me and I’d thank them for it.
How do you describe art in general?
Art, also called (to distinguish it from other art forms) visual art,
a visual object or experience consciously created through an expression of skill or imagination
. The term art encompasses diverse media such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, decorative arts, photography, and installation.
What are some art words?
- adeptness,
- adroitness,
- artfulness,
- artifice,
- artistry,
- cleverness,
- craft,
- cunning,
What should I ask an artist?
- Why do you do what you do?
- How do you work?
- What’s your background?
- What’s integral to the work of an artist?
- What role does the artist have in society?
- What has been a seminal experience?
- Explain what you do in 100 words.
- How has your practice change over time.
Do you tip an artist for a painting?
“Since it’s a party environment and the art is kind of a backdrop, it’d be nice for people – if they like the art but aren’t going to buy it – to
give the artist a dollar
or something to thank them for the beautiful moment they created for the viewer to experience.”
How do I talk to an artist about work?
- Remember, you are the top authority on your artwork.
- Construct a Storyline.
- Start with some freewriting.
- Rehearse your story like you are rehearsing a play.
- Keep it simple.
