Art and Artisans: Production Process,

Medium, Technique, Curation

The work is more important than the person who does it. You must be prepared to sacrifice all the you could possibly have, be,
or do; you must be willing to go all the way for your art. If it is a question between choosing between your life and a work of art
-- any work of art -- your decision is made for you.”

― Lloyd Alexander

If there are no artist, the art wouldn't have existed. Arts are hard to copy. You wouldn't be able to know a wonderful painting, if
you wouldn't have the opportunity to know the person painted it.

- moonlotus, https://brainly.ph/question/5812285

Artists
 Artists work in the fine arts, including painting, illustration and sculpture
 Artists focus on creating aesthetically pleasing works
 Artists transfer their visions to canvases or other medium, and this may mean working in oil, watercolor or pastels
 An artist is a person who performs any of the creative arts. This can range from painting to music
 An artist is a person who performs any of the creative arts. This captures all forms of art
The term artist is not only attributed for those who create art as an occupation, but also for those who are skilled in a particular
activity such as drawing, designing, composing, etc
Artisans
 Artisans are craftsmen who work in textiles, pottery, glass and other areas
 Artisans' work focuses on accessorizing and functionality more than aesthetics
 Artisans are craftsmen who make practical artistic products, such as earrings, urns, stained glass and other accessories
 Artisans gain their knowledge by studying under master craftsmen and then practicing with continued study
 Artisans work to create something new, original, and at times, provocative. They spend a good portion of their time
selling and promoting their items in various marketplaces
 An artisan is a skilled worker who makes things by hand
 An artisan is a skilled worker who makes things by hand. This includes various objects ranging from jewellery to furniture
 An artisan is able to produce something that has a functional value; although it should not be limited to its use value
alone. However, it must be stressed that there are cases where the objects created by an artisan has only decorative
value.

Responsibilities of Artists vs. Artisans

Artist
Job responsibilities of an Artist include:

 Developing ideas for a canvas or product

 Selecting a medium for a final work, including texture, size, or area
 Collecting work for a portfolio
 Applying for grants for financial support

Artisan
Job responsibilities of an Artisan include:

 Using and mixing mediums like paint, metal, glass, or fabric

 Shaping, gluing, sewing, testing and producing products
 Displaying work at various sites including auctions, craft shows or online markets
 Estimating costs and material needs

Medium and Techniques of art

“Artists use mediums to create their artworks”

An artist’ choice of material and the manner by which they use these materials are at the heart of making art, and that these
involve process and transformation
What is Medium?
The word medium, which comes from the Latin word medium, denotes the means by which an artist communicates his idea. It
is the stuff out of which he creates a work of art. These are the materials which the artist uses to translate his feelings
or thought into a beautiful reality. This may be pigment in painting, stone, wood brick, concrete and various building
materials in architecture, steel, marble, bronze, and wood in sculpture, sound in music and words in literature.

Medium is defined as the material, or the substance out of which a work is made. Through these materials, the artists express
and communicate feelings and idea.
The mediums also defines the nature of the art from as follows:

SCULPTOR - uses metal, wood stone, clay, and glass. sculpture fall within the category of “three- dimensional” arts because
they occupy space have volume. POTTERY is a form of sculpture.

EXAMPLES: nudes or figures such as guillermo tolentino’s oblation, ritual objects such as bulul woodcarving in the cordillera,
or the santos or carvings of saint in christian churches
uARCHITECT - uses wood,bamboo,bricks, stone, concrete, and various building materials.building are also called “three-
dimensional” arts because like sculpture, they occupy space and have volume. however, architecture has the added element of
time, since we move into the structure.
the painter uses pigments (e.g., watercolor, oil, tempera, textile paint, acrylic, inc, etc.) on a usually flat ground (wood, canvas,
paper, stone, wall such as in cave paintings.)
THE PRINTMAKER uses ink printed or transferred on a surface (wood, metal plates, or silk screen) that is in keeping with a
duplicating or reproducing process. prints and paintings are further classified as “two-dimensional” arts, because they include
the surface or ground on which coloring substances are applied. however. while aintings are unique and one-of-a kind, prints
can be reproduced in several pre-determined editions.
THE DANCER uses body and its movements. dance is often accompanied by music by music, but there are dances that do not
rely on musical accompaniment to be realized. dance can tell stories, but at other times, they convey abstract ideas
that do not rely on a narrative.
THE MUSICIAN uses sound and instruments (including the human voice), while the dancer uses the body. a t’ boli chanters
sings creation stories in a way that is different from a classical singer or pop music singer influenced by the western music
scale.
THE THEATER ARTIST integrates all the arts and uses the stage, production design, performance elements, and script to
enable the visual, musical, dance and other aspects to come together as a whole work.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND FILMMAKER uses the camera to record the outside world. the filmmaker uses the
cinematographic camera to record and put together production design, sound engineering, performance, and screenplay. in
digital photography and film, the images can be assimilated into the computer, thus eliminating the need
for celluloid or negatives, processing chemical, or print.
THE WRITER of a novel, poetry, nonfiction and fiction uses words. the designer, the performance artist, and the installation
artist combine use of the range of materials above.

On the basis of medium, the arts can be classified as practical, environmental, pictorial, auditory, narrative, dramatic, ang
musical. The musical arts include music, poetry, and dance that is accompanied by music.

The practical arts have immediate use for everyday and business life such as architecture, and furniture. The environmental
arts occupy space and change in its meaning and function depending on their categories including
architecture, sculpture, installations and public art.
Pictorial works include painting, drawing, graphics, and stage and production design. Works that are staged which includes
drama, performance art, music or dance are considered dramatic and if they are based on stories whic
include drama, novel, fiction, non-fiction, music and dance are classified as narrative.

Visual- The visual or spaces are those whose mediums can be seen and
which occupy space. These are grouped into two classes. The first is the
dimensional or two dimensional arts which include painting, drawing
printmaking, and photography. The community planning, industrial
design and the crafts like ceramics and furniture making
Auditory- or time arts are those mediums that can be heard and which are
expressed in time. These are music and literature. The combined arts are
those whose mediums can be both seen and heard, and these exist in both
space and time.

Painting and Drawing Art Mediums List

Tempera
is a type of painting medium that has been used for many centuries due to its quick-drying ingredients and long-lasting
pigments.
Tempera is also called egg tempera, as it is usually made of pigments that have been bound to a water-soluble emulsion such
as the yolk of an egg.

Oil Paint
Tempera was a popular medium in art until the arrival of oil paint, which then became the traditional artistic medium in Europe
in the 15th century. Oil paint is a slower drying artistic medium and is made from various pigments mixed with oil, such as
linseed. Oil painting became a popular artistic medium due to its slow-drying properties as artists could easily change their
paintings by adding more layers to the canvas. This was hugely advantageous to artists as they weren’t stuck with the
mistakes typical of using tempera as a medium in art.

Tempera was a popular medium in art until the arrival of oil paint, which then became the traditional artistic medium in Europe
in the 15th century. Oil paint is a slower drying artistic medium and is made from various pigments mixed with oil, such as
linseed. Oil painting became a popular artistic medium due to its slow-drying properties as artists could easily change their
paintings by adding more layers to the canvas. This was hugely advantageous to artists as they weren’t stuck with the
mistakes typical of using tempera as a medium in art.

Acrylic Paint
Acrylic paints dry much faster than oil paints and are water-resistant once dry. To create an effect similar to watercolors, you
can dissolve the paint with a bit of water before applying it to your painting. The advantage of using acrylic paint is that you can
add textures and depth by applying layers of acrylic paint until you reach the look you desire. You can also add more water to
create a kind of matte look in your artwork.

Watercolors
Watercolors are hugely popular because of the large array of colors one can create from them. However, working with
watercolors can sometimes prove to be a bit tricky for first-time users. Although the range of achievable colors is a great
advantage, once you commit the paint to your chosen canvas, very little can be done to change the end result.

Watercolors are great for creating landscapes due to the luminosity of the pigments.

Charcoal
Artists have always created art out of the available materials around them. Fire has been a part of human development and
culture for a very long time, meaning that charcoal has been one of the most readily available types of art mediums throughout
the centuries.

Charcoal sticks can be made by binding organic powder with a waxy substance. Charcoal is a rare medium in art materials as
it can easily be erased, so if you are planning on trying it, do some research on how to apply fixatives to your canvases to
extend the life of your artwork.

Pastels
Pastels use pigments that are quite similar to those used in oil paints, and are created by mixing these pigments with a binding
material. Having been a popular medium in art since the 18th century, there are a variety of pastels that can be used in many
ways depending on the techniques you want to apply. Harder pastels are great for overall composition sketching and outlines,
while softer pastels look amazing when blended. Another version of the pastel artistic medium uses a sponge for application,
called pan pastels.

Depending on whether you want softer toned pastel creations that look similar to watercolors or you want
vividly colored vibrant artworks will determine which pastel art mediums to use.

Chalk
Due to its organic content, chalk is another of the different art mediums that have been used since the earliest days of human
art. Materials such as ochre, limestone, and black stone were used to create colors such as sanguine, white, and black.
Although originally used for sketching, chalk was soon considered of equal importance as the other types of art medium during
the Renaissance period.

Graphite Pencils
Graphite pencils were first used by artists in France during the 17th century. They are great for outlining compositions, creating
sketches, or even for applying shading to your artwork. Graphite pencils are one of the types of art mediums that are great for
beginners as you can easily edit and change your art by erasing your mistakes and trying again until you get the desired result
you are after.

Color Pencils
For most of us, color pencils were a commonly used medium in art classes growing up. Not only are they perfect art mediums
to learn your skill with, but they are also used to create beautiful works of professional art. Color pencils can be used to create
very simple line drawings or they can be used to create highly detailed and expressive works of art that can even look
photorealistic if applied properly.

Ink and Pen

Pen and ink have also been used as art mediums for centuries. Ink is great for creating solid outlines but must be used with a
steady hand and great care as there is no way to erase the ink. Ink and pen have been used to create intricate graphic art as
well as text-based art forms such as calligraphy for centuries. Depending on what you intend to use your pen for, you can find
a multitude of suitable drawing tools such as drafting pens, fountain pens, and graphic pens.

Now that we have answered the question, “what is a medium in art?” and looked at several types of art
mediums traditionally used with paper or canvas, let us now expand our art mediums list and look at
some other techniques that you can use to create your next work of art.
Art Medium Application

Tempera Quick-drying and long-lasting paint

Oil Paint Slow drying and can be layered

Acrylic paint Quick-drying and can be layered

Watercolors Has a large and luminous color palette

Charcoal Readily available and easily fixable

Pastels Great for outlines and shading

Chalk Easily available and easy to use

Graphite Pencils Great for shading and outlining

Color Pencils Great for detailed and colorful art

Ink and Pen Perfect for solid outlines and details

Technique
Technique is the manner in which the artist controls his medium to achieve the desired effect. It is the ability with which he
fulfills the technical requirement s of his particular work of art. It has to do with the way he manipulates the work of art. It has to
do with the way he manipulates his medium to express his ideas. Apparently, artists differ from one another in technique even
if they use the same medium.
Technique is the manner in which artists use and manipulate materials to achieve
the desired formal effect, and communicate the desired concept, or meaning
according to their personal style.

Technique involves using practical skills to accomplish an activity. The development of technique is the result of training and
practice in an artistic, sporting, or other practical area of activity.
A technique is a method, a procedure, or a way of doing something. When finger painting, you should only use one finger.

What is the technique of art?

It refers to the way an artist, writer, dancer, athlete, etc., uses their technical skills to achieve a specific goal. Any method or
procedure used in a particular field, as opposed to a general process.

What is the importance of technique?

In teaching, we know that technique is important because it teaches the hands certain patterns that are essential to literary
analysis. Flexible, agile, and strong, it promotes these characteristics. This prepares the hands and arms for a workout by
"getting the blood flowing".

What are the 7 techniques in art?

· Painting with a thin layer of paint, then painting it thickly, especially with slow-drying paints.
· There are many different types of brushes and fibres.
· The texture is being built up.
· The brushing should be done dry.
· I went to a museum of sgraffito.
· The windows are glazed.
· The use of mediums in painting.
What are the practices in art?
Art Practices provides a comprehensive education in visual art practices, which includes creative influences, ideas,
materials, tools and skills, as well as theory and art history, with an emphasis on current trends in contemporary art.

What popular in art right now?

The most popular art today is commonly referred to as Contemporary Art. Contemporary art encompasses many
styles including Modern, Abstract, Impressionism, Pop Art, Cubism, Surrealism, Fantasy, Graffiti, and Photorealism.
Today’s popular mediums include painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and digital art.

5 Current Art Trends in the 2020s

Museums will show more women, queer and non-Western artists. Image courtesy of the artist, Zanele Muholi

The 2020s will see museums trend towards a more inclusive presentation of art history, with a
focus on women artists, queer art and non-Western narratives.

2. Exhibitions will be more immersive, and Instagrammable

Museums’ marketing strategies are cleverly taking into account selfie-opportunities inside exhibits.
We will be seeing a lot more of this.

3. Museum money will be vetted

Museums rely on money from philanthropists and private donors.Going forward, museums will
need to take steps to scrutinise their donors more closely. They will need to establish an
authoritative set of guidelines to ensure ethical philanthropy. They will also need to effect more
rigorous vetting procedures.
4. Gallery apps will grow
Mobile phones are already accepted in the gallery. But one art trend in 2020s will be an increase
in museums asking and encouraging people to engage with them through dedicated apps.

5. Virtual viewing and selling of art will increase

Art collectors will continue to spend time, and find artists they like, online. Over the next decade,
galleries will respond to this demand by increasing their online presence. You can expect to see
more online marketplaces, viewing rooms, virtual exhibitions and sales via social media. Dealers
will have to engage in virtual selling to survive.

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Books and Journals

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MSU – Iligan City: MSU Iligan Institute of Technology, Mindanao State University
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