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good abstract art should resonate with viewers and, ideally, convey some sort of emotion

For beginners, we recommend using affordable tools like the Veikk A30 drawing tablet and Krita, a free drawing software.

On average, it can take about 2-3 years of consistent practice to learn to draw anime.

‘Form’ refers to the three-dimensional characteristics of an art object, including aspects such as length, width, height, and depth. Simply put, it’s a 2d drawing that appears as a 3d object.

The gestalt principles in design and art are a set of six principles which include closure, similarity, proximity, continuation, symmetry/order (prägnanz), and figure/ground. Others principles such as emergence, common region, focal point, invariance, and past experiences have been added more recently. When you instinctively find a design or piece of art good or aesthetically pleasing there are likely gestalt principles at play.

Harmony in art refers to the cohesive arrangement of different elements, such as color, balance, and proportion, to create a visually pleasing and unified composition. It involves balancing these elements in a way that creates a sense of order and aesthetic unity within the artwork.

The price of Bob Ross paintings vary, often selling between $15,000 and $95,000, with ‘Row Boat on the Beach’ being the most expensive at $95,000.

Freehand drawing is creating an artwork using only a drawing implement and canvas without the assistance of any tools or mechanical devices.

Van Gogh’s The Starry Night is worth between $200 million to $500 million (USD). While there isn’t an exact amount of how much it is worth, we can look toward his other paintings that have sold for an estimated amount. Portrait of Dr Paul Gachet sold for $83 million in 1990 which is worth ~$225 million in 2023 with inflation so The Starry Night which is much more famous would likely sell for more.

The Mona Lisa was never sold at auction, and it probably never will be. However, in December 14, 1962 it was assessed through an insurance evaluation at $100 million which with a 3.88% yearly inflation rate is equivalent to $1 billion dollars today in 2023.