The artworld can be a complex place. Exaggerated egos, high prices, celebrity profiles, latest trends. Some people are intimidated by art terms or are afraid to say what they think about an artwork. No such protocols here. Take a look around, click on the images, take a closer look. One of the key points to remember is to keep an open mind; don’t rush to conclusions. Have a look at a work and think about it for a bit before making a judgement. There’s no hurry and sometimes it helps to come back and have another look later.

Often, artists like to pose questions or puzzles. It is OK to come away from looking at a painting or drawing with questions or unexplained aspects to the work. As a viewer you don’t need the whole answer or solution to the work in the first 2 minutes.

As a teacher also, one of the aims of this blog is to help you see and value aspects of the world of art - mine and other artists. It will help and maybe educate you in seeing and appreciating art differently. I hope you enjoy your brush with the artful teacher.

- Matthew Hamra
 
 
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