jeudi 5 juillet 2018

Civil War Acrylic Paintings Are Special

By Kimberly Ward


Art can be very therapeutic. It can soothe you during very difficult times. Many artists struggle with depression and so they may portray this struggle even if they are painting about something historical. Various time periods were depressing and an artist will either try to lift up the mood or state it like it really was. Civil War acrylic paintings can show you this.

You may want to research this time period so you have a good understanding of it before you look at artwork about it. You could read books or magazine articles about it. A lot of magazines are dedicated to this whole time period. Many people are fascinated by it. Go to the library or bookstore to read more. You could find more than you realized.

If you have knowledge of this time period, the artwork that you view may have more meaning to you. A lot of facts await you if you are interested in learning more. The painter may have done research on his or her own to get a feel of what they want to paint and they have put their own touch on the artwork.

The artist may have a lot of acrylic work and they may also have sampled oils. Each medium has characteristics of its own. Look at work from each one and see which one you resonate with the most. People all like different mediums according to their personality and likes or dislikes.

Pencil drawings are a whole different ballgame. They are grey with no color. They may more flexible in the sense that a pencil can do more because it does not have to be dipped in the paint over and over. It can have a whole different feel and look to it. View work on oils, acrylics, and pencils to see which one fits with you the most.

Art can be very powerful. It can comfort and soothe your inner pain on a variety of different levels. It can stir up within you emotions that you do not ordinarily have. It is good to control your emotions so they do not control you. It is important to find ways to take care of yourself during difficult times. Art can help that.

Investigate if there are any museums or art galleries in your local town. You may have to travel just a little bit to one, but the travel time and gas money will be worth it. Set aside time and money to see what they have to offer. You may enjoy spending a full day at one of them or just part of a day.

Look in your local area for a museum. You could look online or check your local directory. Find out times they are open and what the charge is to get in. They may have a daily pass or a monthly pass which may be cheaper. It could become a regular outing for you with you and your family.




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