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Advice for Aspiring Artists

Any advice for aspiring artists?
I would say consistency is key. The more you do things for yourself and
not other people, the more you start realising your own worth and value.
Artists get let down very easily and early on in their careers. So once you
are put down, you have to keep getting up and fighting. Keep doing what is
true to you.

Any tips for those struggling to express themselves?
Don’t think too much. The struggle is always in how and where you start.
We waste so much time in life overthinking things, and I think it’s the same
with art. So if you feel like drawing a straight line to reflect how stable
you are, go ahead. If you feel like drawing chaos of tornedos to show how
upset you are, go ahead. There is no specific or correct way to express
yourself, so anything you do is perfect and an expression of who you are.
Be open to everything, as inspiration can come from anywhere.

Follow Amandeep Singh’s artistic adventures on Facebook and
Instagram by following Inkquisitive, or visit www.inkquisitive.com to
view his work.

Inspired to create your own art pieces? Masala shares six tips for
beginner artists to express their own creativity.

Try going digital – Scan your artwork and
edit it on Adobe Photoshop.
‘Those Who Follow The Crowd Usually Get Lost In It’ (2017)
Use a larger brush – Use different brushes
to create different effects and textures.
Try stippling – This method is often used
in drawing, but can also be utilised when
painting. To do so, create an assemblage
of tiny dots to make an image. It can be an
effective way to show texture and create a
compelling scene with subtle variations
in colour.
Use a palette knife – Use a palette knife
to scrape up a bit of paint to spread on your
canvas. Imagine you are artfully spreading
butter cream on a cake, or simply butter on a
slice of bread.
Dabbing – Gently use a corner of a sponge
to create accents of colour. You are able
to slowly build colours and add textures
and movement to your piece. For example,
you can dab the sponge to capture the
movement of trees swaying in the breeze.

Art history – Try studying art from
different eras to understand different
styles. Examples of Impressionism include
cubism, expressionism, graffiti, pop art,
romanticism, vorticism, surrealism, art deco
and futurism. ‘Charlie Chaplin’ (2012)

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