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The seasoned artist may tire of the usual landscapes, portraits, or animal studies. The same old villages scenes and snowy vistas seem to fall from a production belt. A theme becomes the artist’s signature. It grows popular, lucrative and cosy. The creative juices dry up, and the comfort zone closes in. How does the artist break out and take risks in art? Stuck in an Artistic Rut Feeling stuck in a creative rut can make an art studio feel like going to work. A break might be needed, or perhaps a change in art materials. The time never seems right, it seems. After a while, a new artistic direction grows elusive, and the dust settles on the easel. A fear of failure due to a severe inner critic has the final say. How Artists Break out of the Same Creative Pattern Over the centuries artists of the past have faced the same impasse. But this is how new ways of expression has exploded into the art world: Impressionism (radical at the time) Cubism, Surrealism, Dadaism and abstract art caused ...

Wildlife art takes the ‘lion’s share’ of colour opportunity and zany art techniques. Think of the tiger’s stripes, leopard’s spots, butterfly wings and insects. Think of eyes, snouts, manes, shells and paws. The artist is spoiled for choice when it comes to the animal kingdom. But problems can arise, such as skewed eyes, flat lighting or a dull background. The animal may appear stuffed rather than predatory. Brash or muddy colours flourish from the brush. Art Techniques and Bright Colours in Animal Painting Different species may confound the artist on what art technique will suit. A dog portrait , a majestic horse, or shimmering reef fish can be expressed in many ways. Which is best? A limited palette, complementary colours or impasto? Every genus brings the question of paint use. Furthermore, certain art pigments seldom used will find an airing in wildlife art; such as the true primary colours for birds and insects. Lemon yellow and permanent rose are seldom seen in its pure state. ...