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How to Appreciate Contemporary Art

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How to Appreciate Contemporary Art

by Peter Ashworth on Jan 16 2025
A guide to help you better understand abstract art, modern art, pop art, contemporary portrait art, social impact art, and more…
Why Art Is Uniquely Personal to You (or, Why Art That Moves You … May Not Move Others).

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Why Art Is Uniquely Personal to You (or, Why Art That Moves You … May Not Move Others).

by Peter Ashworth on Jan 09 2025
Why is art so personal? I explore the intimate relationship between art, your personal preferences, and your life’s personal experiences. 
HOW TO TRULY EXPERIENCE JOY THROUGH ART

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HOW TO TRULY EXPERIENCE JOY THROUGH ART

by Peter Ashworth on Dec 04 2024
A painting is not a picture of an experience, but is the experience.” Mark Rothko, painter Some of life’s greatest moments are when we are experiencing a truly deep emotional connection with a place, a person or an object. Art, by function and purpose, is created to create joy, and good art does even more. Great art can create feelings that go past feel-good emotions….and can tap deeply into the feelings of amazement and personal transcendence…even Nirvana.
How Quality Art Prints Can Elevate Any Room: Affordable Luxury

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How Quality Art Prints Can Elevate Any Room: Affordable Luxury

by Peter Ashworth on Oct 01 2024
Whether you're decorating your first apartment, adding a fresh touch to your living room, or just looking for something new and exciting to fill that empty wall, quality art prints are a fantastic way to bring affordable luxury into your home.
How to Choose Art That Moves You and Creates an Emotion

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How to Choose Art That Moves You and Creates an Emotion

by Peter Ashworth on Oct 01 2024
How do you go about finding art that makes you feel something, art that moves you each time to see it? Let’s dive into this very personal and inspiring journey together!
How Art Makes Us Better Humans: Insights from an Artist.

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How Art Makes Us Better Humans: Insights from an Artist.

by Peter Ashworth on Sep 23 2024
Peter Ashworth explores how art enhances our humanity by fostering empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. This article delves into the transformative power of art, connecting us to culture and history, enriching relationships, and promoting emotional well-being, making us better humans in today's world.
Art and Your Brain: How Art Evokes Emotions, Makes Us Feel Alive, Stimulates our Imagination, Encourages Creativity, and Supports our Mental Health

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Art and Your Brain: How Art Evokes Emotions, Makes Us Feel Alive, Stimulates our Imagination, Encourages Creativity, and Supports our Mental Health

by Peter Ashworth on Sep 13 2024
Art actually makes us feel alive, gives personal mental stimulation, emotional well-being, and creativity. From stimulating imagination to enabling understanding, to aiding in stress reduction, art plays a vital role in how we think, feel, and function.