Where to Get Started in Art
So, you decided you want to do art. That is great! But what is “art?” Well, it is a vague term. Many things ranging from that cartoon you hate to the Renaissance painting you admire are both art. And yet, they are so different that it’s hard to imagine that they have any relation whatsoever. Then you get into music, textile art, and now cooking is an art, too??? Alright, maybe you have bitten off more than you can chew. There is so much to unpack, and it can be hard to get started. But, if you are on this page, then chances are, you decided to be a visual artist. Either it be an illustrator or a painter, deciding what type of art you wish to pursue is just the first step. What You Need As visual arts cover a large variety of mediums, there are plenty of tools you may need. However, if you’re starting out, you don’t need anything more than a pencil and printer paper. The humble pencil and paper are the cheapest tools you can use, which is great if you’re on a budget or don’t know if you...
