Arya Prasad 🔅’s Post

Consistency: The Cornerstone of Artistic Practice A single masterpiece may captivate, but a consistent body of work defines an artist. Just as a writer crafts a narrative through repeated strokes, an artist builds a visual language through persistent creation. It's not merely about producing art; it's about cultivating a visual dialogue with the viewer. Sustained engagement, trust, and recognition flourish from a steady artistic output.

The struggles to compete as a real life artist, against people who can post 10+ 'finished pieces' when someone requests work to be done on a new novel's cover art, is becoming intense! It was hard enough to be seen when competing against your peers, but now these people are using the author's description of what they need to enter the prompt and hand them back a lot of images. Each of them have bad errors and major issues, but you have to take some time to see them. More than one professional artist has given up their online presence because this battle was too much. Have you noticed a growing similarity in a lot of the more popular images you're seeing on books and online art spaces? Is it an exciting new world or a worrying decline in the overall quality of shared art pieces?

This week, my Substack article is about art appreciation, how to get the most out of the media you enjoy, and why it's a valuable skill to develop whether you're an artist or not.

Consistency is not only an important part of making art but also of attracting attention to the work. It's about the degree of control an artist has over the outcomes of individual works of art as well as over the output as a whole. Are they able to make each piece as complete and compelling as the next and at the same time, understandable within the context of the rest? And more importantly, do it again and again and again? Or are indvidual outcomes uneven and the overall narratives less clear?

There is a revolution happening in Digital Art. We are witnessing it now; the digital image for the first time allows anyone onto the pathway to creative greatness. A place where impossible is merely an opinion, an opinion that is held not by the viewer of the image but by the creator of that image. Which means that personal imagination is then the only limitation. It is important to not merely focus on technique for technique’s sake, but to discover what it means to see rather than merely look. It is in that direction that you will come full circle and find the voice within you that yearns to be heard and needs to be heard. Once you discover that technique is merely a detail—a consideration, nothing more—then in that moment the voice within you, the visual poet who fell in love with art, will be free to create pieces that will change the world of those who view them. I invite you to give yourself permission to become that artist. We are all waiting to believe with you in what you see.

What role does the artist play as an art critic, and how can explaining the thoughts behind a piece help viewers connect with it? As an artist, I’ve found that creation is deeply intertwined with the release of emotions I may not always be fully aware of. Each brushstroke or sculpted form reflects a piece of my inner world, but when presented to an audience, the complexity of these emotions can make the work seem abstract or enigmatic. Art acts as a bridge between the artist’s inner world and the viewer’s experience, yet this connection is not always obvious. Many viewers either connect on an instinctive level or feel alienated by the ambiguity, often without seeking deeper understanding. This is where the artist’s role as a critic becomes important. By articulating the concepts behind the work, we offer a framework to help guide the viewer toward a more meaningful connection. However, it’s important not to over-explain art, as this can diminish its mystique. A well-placed critique or artist’s statement should invite viewers into the artist’s world while allowing space for personal interpretation. The most impactful art balances what is explained with what is left unsaid, offering both clarity and mystery. Ultimately, presenting art is an invitation to dialogue. By sharing insights into the emotional and conceptual layers of a piece, we foster a deeper connection with the viewer, allowing them to engage with the essence of the creative process. Tashfeen Rizwan visual artist, Art critic and Curator Art #ArtCritic #VisualArt #CreativeIndustry

Abstract art is art that does not represent an accurate depiction of visual reality, communicating instead through lines, shapes, colours, forms and gestural marks. Abstract artists use a variety of techniques to create their work, mixing traditional means with more experimental ideas. #mynewabstractidea #abstractart #mycreation #abstractthinking #abstractartist

This is so visually and conceptually satisfying

https://lnkd.in/gD4WDC9u This lesson teaches your 2nd grade students about one of the most famous artists in the world: Pablo Picasso. Your students will have a fun experience learning about the artist, creating with chalk pastels and writing about their experience with this project. Inside you will find: Teacher prompts for you to read as you give the lesson making it EASY to teach! Glossary of art terms Brief discussion of each topic that is simple and easy to comprehend Questions to ask the students about the art Step by step DETAILED instructions for an art project with FULL COLOR pictures. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONFORM THIS LESSON TO COMMON CORE STANDARDS Art work to show as examples Comprehension questions Worksheet for you to extend the learning that feature key facts about each art project Word search and/or coloring page for fast finishers Worksheet where students have the opportunity to give you feedback about the projects

Hi All, I have a new Art Bite Blog Post for your summer reading pleasure and this one is actually interactive! Do you silently cringe, not knowing what to say when someone asks you what your work is about? Have you tried time and again to write an artist statement but don’t know where to begin? I challenge my mentees to read everyday something that is pertinent to their work, but what if you don’t know what books to get? If any of these questions resonated with you, making a Mind-Map will help you. Visit the Art Bite Blog link below to see how mind-mapping can work for you as an artist. https://lnkd.in/e73U-uFR