Your Art Skills

Topic
- I don't understand Art. In other words, I can't say what an artist meant, when he created his work. Art doesn't express much to me.
- Maybe it is because of my ineptitude at the drawing. But I think this is due to the lack of art education in our schools. I didn't have good lessons in the culture of art.
- If you study Art on your own, it is very boring, because of it hasn't such dynamics like music, books or movies.
- My grandfather was a great painter. He could draw anything he wanted by hand. He used this skill for his scientific drawings.
- My sister inherited his ability to draw, but I didn't.
- My drawings have never been precise, accurate and expressive.
- But now I have a lot of modern drawing tools. I have a notebook with touchscreen, electrical drawing pen and special drawing application. With these tools I can draw and correct mistakes in my drawing.
- Now I draw every day for my English blog. When I draw, I listen to music, it helps me relax from tense English lessons.
Common Questions
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Do you like art?
- I am not enthusiastic about Art. But I would like to understand it better.
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Do you think art classes are necessary? (Why?)
- Yes, I think it develops our abilities. We ought to be able to express ourselves through drawing.
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How do you think art classes affect children's development?
- I think that children learn to perceive information not only through conversation and word constructions, but also through image. It's very important to be able to understand beautifulness of our word.
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What kind of paintings do people like?
- People like paintings that take them to where they want to be or that arouse their feelings. Therefore, people like village landscapes or colourful paintings.
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What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?
- When we paint, we calm down. Drawing involves those of our abilities that are rarely used at work. Therefore, we can switch our brain and have a rest.
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How often do you visit art galleries?
- Almost never. The last time was around 20 years ago, and I can't even remember the name of the artist.
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What kinds of things do you like to draw?
- I like to draw simple drawings with a pen. I love it when I get a picture with just a few strokes.
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Is it easy to learn how to draw?
- I haven't tried yet. I think it would be unbearable for me. I don't like being corrected. And because I'm not good at drawing, the teacher would correct me all the time, I think.
Vocabulary
- arouse - evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response)
- ineptitude - if you refer to someone's ineptitude, you are criticizing them because they do something with a complete lack of skill
- inherit - derive (a quality, characteristic, or predisposition) genetically from one's parents or ancestors
- perceive - become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand
- precise - marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail
- tense - unable to relax because of nervousness, anxiety, or stimulation
- unbearable - not able to be endured or tolerated
Useful phrases form conversation
- "Art" - usually means Drawing, Painting and Sculpture.
- "The Arts" - the above things plus performing arts like Acting, Music, Movies etc.
- I like the impressionists.
- I am against the majority.
- It is not very modest of me.
- modest - if you say that someone is modest, you approve of them because they do not talk much about their abilities or achievements
- They are not sophisticated and do not have your taste.
- sophisticated - having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture