Understanding Visual Balance in Art When it comes to art, visual balance is an integral aspect. It serves as the main platform for a variety of elements, including order, unity, and equilibrium in any design. No one understands this better than John Nieto, a contemporary American Indian artist. For any southwest wall art to be found appealing, the design must be able to hold several visual elements together. This is the only way that it will have a complete and harmonious appearance. However, in the interest of clarity, you should understand that balance doesn’t necessarily mean that all eleme ..read more

Nieto Fine Art Hosts Craig Poindexter  Craig Poindexter is a full-time painter who has lived and worked in San Francisco since 2001. One of his main objectives has always been to prove that beauty can be found in almost everything around us, even in items that most people often find repugnant. In order to prove his claims regarding these traditionally unappealing elements, Poindexter cites abandoned factories, a bad acid trip and industrial cityscapes as sources of inspiration. He also adds that scenes usually associated with the erosion of American culture can still offer some beaut ..read more

The Fauvist Style of Art Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most celebrated artists of all time. Although he only sold one painting during his lifetime, his fauvist style art paved the way for what is now contemporary art. Vincent van Gogh and The Fauvist Movement Born in a family of six children, Van Gogh was a child who never showed any inclination towards art. In 1869, he became an apprentice at the international art dealers Goupil & Cie1. Sometime later; he was transferred to the London branch of the company. However, Van Gogh became depressed and decided to join the clergy. It was during ..read more

Art Influences Culture, Culture Influences Art Art and culture at their very core serve as some of the most significant, dynamic, participation, and social influences of human behavior and interaction. When put together, they have the ability to generate empathy, stir up dialogue, induce reflection and charter new relationships and ideas. Art and culture also provide a commanding and democratic way of sharing, shaping, and expressing human values. They allow us to explore our inner capabilities and give us insight on how we imagine and use different means to relate with each other. Art and cul ..read more

Begin Your Contemporary Art Collection For most people, the idea of collecting original, contemporary art can be a daunting thought. This is because knowing what to buy, when to buy, and establishing the actual value of the artworks you purchase involves a lot of hard work and research. Follow these 10 tips for getting your art collection started. 1. Forget the issue of rules Collecting art is all about you and what captures your attention. You should therefore avoid taking an academic approach towards things. Nothing should dictate your creative outlook. 2. Don’t make purchases based on value ..read more

Contemporary Art is an Adventure, Not a Destination Most people who are able to find their passion in life during the early stages of their upbringing should consider themselves lucky. This is particularly true for those who will eventually adopt contemporary art. This is because, even if you’re able to discover your talent at an early age, you will still have to deal with the issue of doing it on a professional level at one point or another. Whether you’re pursuing a creative field like contemporary wildlife art, or southern art prints, the following are 4 essential tips that will assist you ..read more

Historical Context Behind Southwest Art New Mexico is largely considered to be the center where Native American and Western cultures meet. This is well illustrated in the city’s architecture, unique style, and vocabulary. The Native American conventional structure of earthen walls that support a floor is a tradition that goes back 1000 years. These indigenous people were also able to erect structures of significant sizes despite the fact they could not make sun-dried bricks. The Spanish borrowed this basic structure, and combined it with their ability to convert mud into bricks to hasten the c ..read more

Tips for Awakening Your Inner Artist and Beating Artists Block Getting inspired is not always easy, particularly for artists working a 9 to 5 job that is not related to art. In most cases, we are either too tired or simply distracted by our daily routine to think about anything else. As a result, we have to search out other sources of inspiration and creativity. You may not know it, but inspirational ideas are anywhere an artist decides to venture, from whom they talk to and their experiences, to everything else they do outside of art. Be it artists block, or you just need some few sugges ..read more

Contemporary Art and Historical Style John Nieto is considered to be one of America’s most prolific contemporary American Indian artists. His work mainly focuses on themes that exceed simple representation. He makes use of intense primary colors that are applied in bold strokes to bring about dimension and character to the canvas. Nieto is a talented artist who employs classic linear methods in his etchings and drawings to create images with great detail and depth. According to him, his artworks are intended to display sensuality and respect for the themes he uses. He emphasizes on capturing t ..read more

Contemporary Art Prints Not everyone who appreciates art is of a high economic status, and this means that art prints could be their only option of securing beautiful pieces of art for their homes or offices. This is basically what John Nieto does for his limited edition reproductions. In the same way musicians write a song and don’t actually sell the song, but sell records, he does the same thing using giclee printing. The Giclee Printing Process The word Giclee comes from the French language meaning to spray, which is mainly how an inkjet printer works. However, there are some distinct diffe ..read more