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by Brenton Crozier
EU put out its annual Artsonville issue last week and it was quite good. Sadly, my article had nothing to do with the theme and was as incongruous as ever. I figured that I would perpetuate my incongruity by making up for last week and discussing art-centered websites this week. You were probably left wanting a little bit more anyway. I heard someone recently say, “I need more art in my life.” I suppose everyone could use a little more art in their life.
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Whether you are just a fan or dip your brush in the paint on the weekend, you are sure to appreciate the following sites that put you in the shoes of some of the greats. From the intriguing juxtapositions given to us in cubism to kitsch favorites like dogs playing pool, art has an intrinsic value for everyone. The Internet is no exception and there is some mighty artistry wielded on a regular basis. I regularly see some incredible graphic design work, writing and photography. In this case, here are some sites that celebrate the already celebrated, but some from a unique perspective.
I didn’t really appreciate Jackson Pollock’s work until I saw it in person at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Regardless of what you think of him, this site is so much fun! Paint just like the drip aficionado—just move your mouse, click for new color and hit your space bar for a clean slate. It’s hard to get used to, but like Pollack said, “The strangeness will wear off and I think we will discover the deeper meanings in modern art.”
Make your very own Mr. Picasso Head! This is more of a drag-and-drop interface, but is still good fun and is all Picasso. Picasso once asked, “What is a face, really?” A Mr. Picasso head tool may have helped shed some clarity on this for him.
Although it isn’t much to look at, this site offers some incredible tools. Paint like Seurat! See what you can do utilizing the technique of Pointilism. Seurat not your cup of tea? Try your hand at some post impressionism with the stylings of Vincent Van Gogh. If both are too busy for you, then simply be conscious of the here and now as you paint like a Zen Master.
Banksy is a famed street artist know only by his work. While his identity is shrouded in mystery, his pieces are celebrated by fans throughout the world. Most of his work is overtly political, but all incredibly imaginative and augmented by their setting.
There are a number of fantastic resources for you to learn about your favorite artists and to discover new ones online. Sites like dailypainters.com/ give relatively unknown artists and buyers on a budget a chance to meet, as well as other resources to help market your art such as ebsqart.com.
There are a number of less substantive sites like artquotes.net, artquotesbook.com and funtrivia.com/quizzes/humanities/art.html where you can find quotes by your favorite artist and put your art knowledge to the test. About.com and Wikipedia are also great resources for you to at least begin learning about artists, techniques, particular periods and movements.
Don’t forget to continue to show love to the numerous gifted local artists in Jacksonville. And be sure to visit the MOCA (mocajacksonville.org), The Cummer (cummer.org) and venues that continue to exhibit local artists such as the Burrito Gallery.
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