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Charles Griffith - ArticlesCharles Griffith's interest in art began in childhood, and was encouraged by his family. Later, while serving in the U.S. military in Europe, he was inspired by seeing firsthand some of the treasures of European art. Today his art focuses on traditional realism, often with elements of Expressionism and Surrealism.
How The Artist Uses ColorColor is one of the most important elements of design for the visual artist to master. This article covers the basics of color theory and offers advice on the effective use of color in a composition. The Appreciation of Fine ArtWhile the world's great art can be enjoyed without any in-depth knowledge, gaining such an understanding can transform art appreciation into an art form itself. A short lesson on enjoying and understanding fine art using the "Mona Lisa" as an example. Creativity and the ArtistA discussion of various approaches for improving creativity for the visual artist. On Becoming an ArtistHow to approach the personal and creative challenges of being an artist, and how general self-improvement can benefit the artist. The Basics of DesignLearn the fundamentals of design as they apply to painting and drawing, so that you can create artwork of the highest artistic quality! Realism in Contemporary ArtUnderstanding the role that Realism has played in the history of Western art, its relationship with abstraction, and its place in the art of the 21st century. Why Art MattersArt is one of the most important aspects of any civilization, and creativity is one of the most fundamental characteristics of the human spirit. A brief discussion of the value that the arts have held for mankind throughout our history.
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