1 – Read, read, read

There is a ton of literature on almost everything to do with art. Head to your local library and you’ll find plenty of books on art. But where do you start? You don’t want to start by reading about a very specific branch of art. Instead, look for a beginner’s book that is very broad and gives a more general overview of the art without going into too much detail. You want a book that explains things clearly but is informative and interesting. Look online for art books, too. If you are interested in practicing the art, you will find many useful books and guides for beginners, as well as many for more advanced artists.

2 – Visit galleries

A great way to expand your knowledge of art is to visit art galleries. Most galleries display artwork with a brief overview of the work. Many galleries offer audio commentary that is available through headphones or some other device that you can borrow. Listening to the commentary is much more useful and informative because it goes deeper into the works and the different genres and periods of art that are represented in the gallery. Visiting galleries offers the opportunity to see all kinds of works of art: you never know what you might come across.

3 – Join an art club

Joining an art club can be a lot of fun. It can also be very useful because you spend time with like-minded people who have something in common with you: a love of art. Even if you’re a complete beginner, art clubs can be a great way to broaden your artistic knowledge because you have a group of people right there. Everyone is different – talk to people about art and you’ll discover lots of tips and advice. Don’t worry about going if you don’t know anything about art; Unless the club specifically states that it is for professionals, you will feel welcome. People love it when newbies come in because they’re interested in art!

4 – Make a career in art

Taking an art course offers a more academic approach to art. While art clubs tend to be more relaxed and less formal, art courses tend to be more focused and educational. No matter what type of art course you take, whether it’s art history or art practice, for example, you’re likely to receive a lot of information. The best thing about art courses is that the emphasis is on learning. The men’s courses will also offer you the opportunity to delve into branches of art.

5 – Learn by doing

You can appreciate works of art by looking at them. However, you can only understand the creative process once you have created your own works of art. The only way to understand everything about a painting is for you to have some experience painting yourself, for example. Practicing art gives you an experience that you can’t get by reading. It gives you a better understanding of what goes into creating a piece of art.