It's Art You Love
Great art first and foremost is art you love!
By now there has been so much art created by so many artist working in so many different types of mediums and styles that it can be overwhelming to decide what is good. Don't worry it's not so complicated.
Trust Yourself
You'll know. If you think it's great then it's great. Greatness is subjective. Not to say that it can't be judged. It can. Good design is crucial to great art. Things like balance, focal points, subject matter, style and overall composition are the ways great art is juried.
Want to learn about some of the design principles we just mentioned? There are some others that the best artist know and use when they create the best art pieces. Our simple "Guide To Great Design" can help. It's free and it's easy to understand.
Great Art is made with Great Design
Composition is the structure of artwork. Composition is built using principles of design. Find out why your eye is attracted to a certain point of a painting. Learn why contrast (light areas vs dark areas) is so powerful in good design. Explore harmony, balance, repetition, and several other design principles that will help you make a more informed decision when adding art to your collection. You already naturally know what good design is and after reading Scot's "Guide To Great Design" you'll be able to express why you like the art you like.
