Art is often overlooked, but more lies beneath the surface

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Adults and children neglect careers, hobbies, and even interest in art because of its complicated reputation.

Alayna Scanlon, Staff Writer

Adults and children neglect careers, hobbies, and even interest in art because of its complicated reputation.

While art has many genres, they all start from an idea. For many, creating a single piece of artwork can take months or even years at a time.

But admiring art doesn’t necessarily require the ability to create it. Admiring the beauty of carefully crafted works also doesn’t require a degree or education in the subject.

Most people believe that creating art requires creativity and imagination. Meanwhile, beginning art can start from a simple line or dot.

Art is made to express feeling, power, and purpose. All art styles represent an emotion, an important meaning, or imagination.

Art can be simple or abstract, making it one of the most diverse ways of expression.

For beginners interested in creating art, the easiest art form is acrylic, while watercolor proves to be the most difficult.

Fortunately, learning about creating or appreciating art can begin with online apps, or visiting art museums and festivals.

Fortunately, learning about creating or appreciating art can begin with online apps, or visiting art museums and festivals.

— Alayna Scanlon

Kuinji is a free art app that focuses on artwork quizzes. Viewers are shown a famous artwork piece and given four options on names for the artwork. It also provides an option for guessing the painting style and art movement.

Daily Art and Smartify are also free apps that provide knowledge on art styles, creation, and techniques.

Artistic talent can come naturally or be taught. Anyone can become an artist with enough passion and the correct training. And those without an interest in creating art can easily enjoy it.