#art, «I Hear You Want to Be an Artist?

If it is true and you want to be an artist, I would suggest that you become educated in the techniques, art history and the colour theory. Art is not a pastime, although we do pass the time painting. To be a serious, professional artist requires formal education. Yes, I know that now many are saying that we are all artists, that there are no rules in art, that we don’t need to learn anything, but all I can say to that is bullocks!

Art is an academic subject. Art is a profession. Art has rules (definitely!). Art has a language and if you want to be an artist you must learn it. And one of the most important subjects that you cannot ignore at all is Art History.

So, since I am not your teacher, I will only give you a brief introduction at some of the things you should know if you want to paint. The theory of colour.

The PRIMARY COLOURS are: Red, green, and blue

The SECONDARY COLOURS are: Yellow, cian, and magenta

The TERCIARY COLOURS are: Orange, lime (yellow/green), violet, fucsia, and blue cian.

Hope it helps. Go to an academy if the uni is not your thing. Learn from videos, books, other artists. Read about Art History. Actually any book you see about art, buy it, borrow it, nick it, and read it! And after you have learned all there is to know about ART, you can then, ignore the rules and CREATE. 😊

CHEERS