A few days back, Al-Arabiya aired an exclusive interview of creative, stylish and elegant Suzi Nassif. The two beautiful anchors hosted the show and talked about artwork and inspirational sources of this world famous Lebanese artist. Suzi also described her motives of creation behind a few paintings displayed at the show. She talked about the joy, fear and anxiety in the features of her portrayed human faces. Watch the video below for complete interview. ↓↓↓ Read More
There’s only a slight difference between Surrealism and abstract expressionism, yet they both are entirely different forms of contemporary art. The art movement of both of these types of artwork is similar in many ways. Like mentioned earlier, both these styles of art are only differentiated by a fine line, and Dubai is a hub for artwork and is a platform for many rising artists. There are many art galleries that display contemporary art in Dubai. So, getting back to surrealism, as indicated by Hobbs about surreal art, he says, “Although both Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism are troubled with the perception of the unconscious behavior, surrealism is conventional in introduction while the later one is over-romantic.” He used the term “conventional” to describe the yearning to make a request that is reasonable by a gathering and “sentimental” to mean the refining of obvious truth through the individual vision of the artists. However, both of these types of artwork focus on permitting the unconscious behavior to be shown in the work. As indicated by Hobbs, “The Surrealists considered the writer’s study or the painter’s studio as a lab where they could try different things with imagination as programmed masterpiece and spiritual […] Read More
Do you know, Acrylic painting Dubai is taking the regional art community by storm. In fact, the modern world of art is getting on the track of distinctive qualities and fantastical quirks of acrylics. Acrylic painters are distinctive personalities with a readiness to explore the world of modern art world. They keep on charting new ideas and philosophies, or crafting something entirely new and unique out of relic concepts or historic events using different acrylic mediums and additives. Acrylic painters are medium enthusiasts. This passion encourages them to build their concepts around bold and peculiar approach to art-making. This is very much obvious in the contemporary art in Dubai and worldwide wherein artists have brought the best out of an assortment of acrylic mediums. Let’s see how you can add creativity at every stage of your acrylic painting process. Try Something New Art is a fun thing to do, but you need to avoid simple copying of a photograph. Start with something unique and carry on with new ideas. It is all fine to work on mythological histories, portraitures of inspirational personalities, painting a moment, or a holiday gathering. But, create a new feel and ambiance to give your painting a contemporary […] Read More
Dubai is a city full of adventures and trends. You can go anywhere in Dubai and find the latest changing art, fashion culture, climate and technology. You will always find yourself influence by these embracing trends and cultures. In spite of, Dubai’s reputation as a land that forgot its culture values, the city organizes many world-class festivals, depicting music, and visual arts. Art Dubai: The Art Dubai festival take place at Madinat Jumeirah (in every march). It was the first contemporary Art festival of Dubai. Contemporary art in Dubai is flourishing day by day. The work of these artists is a dynamic combination of methods, concepts and subjects that encounters traditional boundaries. Middle East reproduces a wide range of materials, media as well as the opportunity to think what art is and how it is defined. Artists today explore concepts, ideas and practice the work that defines past and imagine future. Dubai hosts several international art fairs including abstract art and contemporary art. Art Dubai and Sikka Art fair are the major Art events in Dubai. The event is conducted under the supervision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the […] Read More
There are lot many people out there in the world who desire to paint portraits. But, in a fix to figure out the ways to achieve the best outcome. The first thing to do is to remove all barriers and give yourself the permission to jump into the world of art. The win or failure is the next thing to worry about. More often people believe that creativity lies in the genes of an artist, it’s true to a less extent, but I prefer to give equal advantage to hard work and consistency. I have few secrets to share with you and following these would help you to become a successful portrait artist in Dubai or worldwide. Read On! The Art of Start: Know ‘the art of start’ or your passion will merely turn into a lifetime regret. Life with a guilt of not starting your creative endeavor isn’t of much worth. Tame your need for more time to start painting a perfect portrait. Beat that feel of creating it later. Do not allow your blank canvas stare at you, and the portrait you desperately wanted to add to your collection would seem a world away. Keep your motivation alive, […] Read More
The term “contemporary art” is about art made and produced by artists living today. Today’s artist’s work is an inspiration of many factors including globalization, technology advancement, and cultural differences. Working on a bit different range of medium as compared to traditional art work, the contemporary artist reflects the modern aspect of society. In the early 20th century, some artists have turned away from realistic depiction of art work and moved rapidly towards abstract art work. The contemporary artist uses a variety of vocabulary abstract art and representation to convey its ideas. Contemporary portrait art is flourishing around the Middle East. From Dubai to the smallest state of the United Arab Emirates, galleries and museum are growing day by day. The work of these artists is a dynamic combination of methods, concepts and subjects that encounter traditional boundaries. In a culturally focused, internationally diverse and technologically advance society of Dubai, contemporary art gives voice to the changing landscape of believes, ideas and values. The role of the contemporary audience is importing in building a positive role of artwork in society. Some artists believe that viewer’s contribution of his/ her personal reflections, experiences and interpretations completes the artwork. Middle East reproduces a […] Read More
Different textures, techniques, and styles are adopted by artists to enhance the beauty of acrylic paintings. Acrylic artwork is the highlight of art galleries in Dubai and many other countries. Acrylic paints are water soluble but become resistant once dry. Art students are now more motivated to focus on the acrylic techniques in their work. The trend of acrylic paintings is growing faster and people from all areas of life show interest in it. Acrylic experts work so hard to improve the techniques which used to be associated with oils, are now possible with acrylics too. You can visit different art events in Dubai to get a better understanding about the use of acrylics. These water resistant paints are not only used on canvas but you can use them on mediums like wood and glass. If you are new in the world of art and you want to work with acrylic paints, here are some techniques which will help you to understand how to use acrylics to enhance the beauty and creativity of an art piece. Dry brush technique: Using acrylic paints for the first time? Try it with a dry brush on the canvas. It will create a current effect […] Read More
Moved into a new space or perhaps you have been there for long, in either case it is important to perk it up with modern decor elements. You can go conventional, but contemporary style appears more cozy, appealing and encouraging. Contemporary portrait art brings a cozier feel and gives your home a pleasing character. Give your guests a perfect treat by adding interest and character to a space, be it your entrance hallway, living room or bedrooms etc. So you decided to decorate your home with modern art. Perfect! In a fix, where to begin? Let’s start with the basics. Modern art roots back in the 19th century. At present, it’s a kind of artistic expressions celebrating the changes brought about by the technological advancements. For instance, digital surrealism is in vogue and so is the contemporary portraiture. A number of different mediums coupled with unique textures, built through found objects, or embroidered or a kind of graffiti and many others, are now used as a norm in modern artwork. Thread wrapped around nails is another famous technique to create portraits. No paints and brushes required, but just innovation. The contemporary portrait artists are not constrained by certain traditional expressions and […] Read More
Although painting seems like a difficult task, but once you get hold of it, you go with the flow. All you need to know is the few basics that will be addressed here in this article. If you have an interest in art, try to visit some art events in Dubai, and have a look at some abstract art yourself. Throughout the year there are many art exhibitions in Dubai, track them out and visit them. Now, lets get back to the point. Any artwork requires 3 basic things in appropriate proportions and these are; color, texture and composition. Color Most often the biggest disaster beginners make is to use too many colors as they start. Don’t do this ever. Go humble. Because you might not handle it properly. Just remember, to begin with, you want a simple abstract art, and for that use less colors and see how successful your painting will come out to be. Texture As the name suggests, texture means how much of the paint you actually apply on your surface. Is it thick or thin? For getting a thinner texture you need to paint in washes that will bring out a flat effect. Always be […] Read More
Surreal art is very common now and mind you, not all portrait artists are able to create good surreal art. Digital surreal art is a very complicated form of artwork. Surrealism is quite commonly used for articulating our dreams and visions, something which is not in our conscious control. When someone looks at the surreal art, they got to really think deep in order to fully understand the concept behind the painting. If you are interested in creating creative art gallery, but don’t know how to start, let’s get started. We will be teaching you some ideas to use if you want to create a surreal art. Try combining a living object with an inanimate object So in order to start you need to be able to combine a living thing with a non-living thing, and how will you do that? Simple! For example, make some trees in a forest and give them ears. This will make the observer think, is it the trees in the forest or some different creatures. If the observer is left thinking about the work, bravo! You have succeeded in the first step of creating a surreal painting. Make a mixture of 2 or more […] Read More
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