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What Type Of Painter Are You?
We are going to cover styles and techniques in this chapter. You need to understand the different forms of painting. You may find yourself drawn to one form or another. This often happens when you start painting. As you become more familiar with techniques, you will generate your own style.

There have been many different art periods. Here is a list of the periods along with some of the artists which made it famous.

1) Baroque – Caravaggio, Carracci
2) Classicism – Mengs, Ingres
3) Cubism – Picasso, Braque
4) Expressionism – Beckmann. Dix, Munch, Kandinsky
5) Fauvism - Matisse
6) Impressionism – Renoir, Monet, Pissarro, Morisot, Bazille
7) Realism – Caravaggio, Velazquez, Zurbaran
8) Renaissance - Michelangelo
9) Romanticism – Gericault, Delacroix
10)Surrealism – Arp, Ernst, Masson,Tanguy, Dali

Each one has it's own unique style. Some are more of an impression than an actual picture, like a representation of what the artist feels about an issue or subject. At times this is referred to as abstract art. You can recognize the Romanticism type of artwork by the attention to detail. The background is left in shadow while the image is bold and clear. Human bodies are painted to represent each curve and muscle. The strength comes through without any doubt as to what the artist is trying to instill in the viewer's mind.Hampton Photo Arts

By choosing a style or form of artwork, you can have a reference to what your paintings will be representing. You can show the images you want. Your likes and dislikes will show when you put them on a canvas. Whether you are a romantic or an impressionist, people who study your work will be able to tell at a glance.
You do not have to limit yourself to one style. There may be times you feel like painting just for the sheer joy of painting. When this happens, there is no telling what you will put on the canvas. As long as your feelings and desires come through in the artwork, it is just fine.

You may find it easier to express yourself when you put paint to canvas. There may be times you are depressed. You may find yourself in a state of joy and happiness. You will see these emotions come out in the artwork you are creating. This is what painting is all about. Creating a picture of what is going on in your mind, allowing others to see what you are feeling, these are the real reasons for painting. The fact that you enjoy watching a blank, white surface turn into something spectacular is a benefit as well. No matter what style you choose, there is one which is right for you. You will decide this when you are more familiar with how you like to paint.

 
Canvas Printing

Printing on canvas is incredibly versatile and a great way to create a ready-to-hang image or artwork. Every canvas that we print  is protected with a UV coated acrylic finish to guard the print from dust, moisture and fading. Do you want your canvas stretched on bars or non-stretched? Framed or unframed? Customize the work to make it truly your own.

 
Art of Photography

Art of PhotographyPhotography is an amazing art form. A photograph album is a catalogue of life's history as seen through the camera. People, animals, nature, holidays, celebrations and even disasters are captured instantly and recorded as part of history. It is through the powerful presentations of photography that we better understand the progression of time and life. Hampton Photo Arts has over twenty years of experience working with photographers as they seek to capture and preserve the history of families and communities.

When families get together, both children and adults love to look through photograph albums. They enjoy seeing the childhood photos of older family members and compare themselves to ancestors who lived a hundred or more years ago. Photos are among the most important treasures of every family. They should not be faded and dull. They contain the smiles, tears and emotions of generations. The staff members at Hampton Photo Arts display excellence in the art of photography reproduction. They work with the highest quality materials. They know how to create family memories that will be just as beautiful one hundred years from now as they are today.

 
Learning to Paint Watercolors

Watercolor is an easy, fun medium for creating art.  Color theory, composition and design can be explored freely with watercolor paint, paper, and brushes.  Several techniques may be used with watercolors for varying effects including painting wet on wet, wet on dry, layering washes, and more.

Watercolor paper comes in cold press, hot press, and rough.  Rough paper has the most texture, and its hills and valleys can result in interesting effects when paint is added.  Hot press is the smoothest and has the finest texture.  Cold press has a moderate amount of texture and is the paper most commonly chosen by watercolor artists.

Watercolor paper comes in several weights ranging from 90 lb. to 300 lb. based on the pounds per ream of paper.  Most artists prefer to use at least 140 lb. paper.  Papers vary somewhat between manufacturers, so sampling different papers is advisable.  Paper can be purchased in pads, in blocks or in large sheets.  The large sheets are usually the most economical and can be torn into whatever size is desired.

 
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