Get to know Artist, Saabira Razac as she shares her Art making processes with you!
Colour Theory is one aspect of my Art process that is very dear to my heart. It is at the core of the Art I make. I do enjoy creating narration and story with my colour choices. Even the absence of colour plays an important part in how your work is understood. Let us begin by thinking about Colour as a time travelling tool.
Read MorePablo Picasso once said, “… good artists borrow, great artists steal.” What he really meant was, a Great Artist can realise what makes a certain piece of imagery good and distill these thoughts into something better. It is the reimagining of an element that makes the work completely your own.
Read MoreCreative souls view the world in a very different way. For us, everything is a stimuli; the scent of a flower, the particular blue of an evening sky, even the touch of a leaf of an unusual plant. Every sensory experience resonates as a form of inspiration for a new piece of Art.
Read MoreDeciphering the mystery of the colour palette is something every student comes to class wanting to know. How do I know what colours to put together in my painting to make my ideas clear to the viewer. Firstly, ask yourself, what do I want to say with this artwork?
Read MoreThe eternal question for any creative soul, is where do I begin with colour? When I teach Colour Theory to my students, I always begin with redefining what colour means. To an Artist, Colour is not just a visual que that signifies association. Rather, Colour comes from the mind, a hidden memory or nostalgic thought.
Read MoreIf you want to create deep dense brushstrokes that stay frozen in time, Oil Paint is the one for you. If you want to create slick, glossy texture, that looks wet after years of curing, Oil Paint is the choice. And, if you want that delectable translucency akin to steam lifting from the rim of a cup of tea…
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