OK….there are a lot of nouveau art lovers…..so here’s a few tips on viewing art…..apologies to the art enthusiasts, but hey, maybe there’s something here that might be new to you too…because a painting looks much different in person than it does in photos, for one….also, when you view it, it looks much different from far away than from up close….seems obvious, but this is why when you finally get to ‘see for yourself’ some famous works of art, there is sometimes disappointment…the beauty of the piece is not evident when you’re staring at it up close and start to see all of the little imperfections, cracks, and other things you see on sometimes very expensive pieces…..these are actually considered part of the artistic effect….we all know nothing in life is perfect—why expect something made by hand to be?....art is not for the overly analytic!.....if you want perfection, then maybe digital art is for you, because anything other than computer-made WILL have natural imperfections, which again, are part of the artistic process….sometimes artists do this on purpose, in the same way designers rip jeans and then sell them with holes….it’s all art baby!.....i’ve gotten long-winded, so here are a few tips for viewing art.

 
* Stand back and look from at least 3 feet away.

* How does it make you feel? – most if not all art is based on emotion.

* What thoughts or ideas does it bring to mind?

* Does it remind you of anything?

* Can you try and understand what the Artist was feeling?

* How do the elements in the picture relate to each other?  Is there a sense of relationship?

* What thoughts/ feelings do the colors suggest to you?

* Have a glass of wine.  It may help you relax and enjoy.

 Art is an individual experience. There are no wrong or right answers!