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Art or the phrase abstract art painting as defined by the dictionary is more of a form or an act of sorts. It is also defined as “a conscious esthetically meaningful arrangement of elements.” This definition is very confusing and if you pay close attention really does not give you much of a definition. In order to clear up some of the confusion lets do an analysis of the definitions and keywords.

Conscious the first word to be examined literally means intentional. After that comes the word esthetically which is a reference to something in the beautiful realm. The third word “entity” which is the most prominent can be translated into an entity of sorts. After careful calculation we can now translate the definition a bit further in saying that art is executed deliberately, that art can be organized in a particular manner, and that there has to be some sense of beauty to it. Beauty is a word that can be interpreted in many different ways this is because it can be used to define anything, a noun, a time period, or even an act. Here we recognize a conscious effort to unveil the beauty in something.

There are many art authors who all recognize 3 major characteristics in all art pieces. Some of these authors list more than this, but we will for now we will only go over 4 of them.

First and foremost the most obvious characteristic of art is that it is made by men and also that it is intentional. Whatever the medium be it painting, sculpture, film, dance, or theatre we know that art is created for the purpose of being a type of art. It is created from something (elements) be it paint, words, waves of sound and all formed through expression.

We also see that another characteristic of art is that these works of art always exhibit the artists feelings, thoughts, and attitudes. Through their art these expressions are then able to be communicated and instilled into the population.

The third and most exciting characteristic of art is that it is original. Every piece or play or song that has ever been created is done from scratch, it is the result of the culmination of experiences that artist has had in their lives. Artists have the ability to take things apart, then take those pieces and reform them into something new.

In order for something to be considered an artwork means that the general public has to accept that it is art in the first place. In other words, people have to believe art is art to make it art. This does not mean that the art has to be appreciated, it can actually be hated as long as people recognize it as “art”.

See Jaclyn Hawtin’s website on Abstract Art Paintings for more details.

The lower back is an excellent location for a tattoo. The area provides a fairly large canvass for the tattoo artist but is easily covered by your clothing when displaying a tattoo might be inappropriate. You can chose from a large number of beautiful designs. The only drawback is that you won’t easily be able to admire your tattoo without a mirror.

Low cut jeans and bikinis make these tattoos especially popular with the ladies. While easily concealed on formal occasions or at the office, lower back tattoos are also easily displayed in less formal settings. Pictograms and floral designs are popular for these tattoos. Few men chose lower back tattoos, choosing to place their tattoos on the upper back. Women wear clothing that may show an upper back tattoo when they would prefer it not be visible which makes the lower back their ideal location.

The size of the area allows a great deal of flexibility in the design.

The most popular designs for lower back body art are tribal imageries, flowers, crosses and animals. These designs may be drawn in huge or small pieces depending on your preference. Flowers are very popular to women, so if you’re a girl who would like to show you feminine side, this may be best for you.

Animal images are often chosen for lower back tattoos. Dolphins are poplar with beach goers because they represent the sea. Butterflies are a very feminine symbol and are chosen for both small center images and hip to hip designs. Dragonflies are also popular.

More adventurous people on the other hand, go for dragon designs to show their daring and courageous nature. Hearts, roses and fairies with wings are also in style options for tattoos usually placed in the lower back.

Generally, the people who get inked in the lower back are women. The common reason behind this trend is that the lower back is considered a sexy spot and embellishing a body art in it will make it more engaging. Some men also consider this tattoo placement, but they make sure that the design fully covers the back instead of limiting the tattoo on the lower back region.

It’s important to note that not all designs may suit you. Remember that whether you like it or not, your tattoo will be on your body as long as you live. Try to choose tattoo designs, which are not meaningless and will not get out of fashion in fifty years or more.

Tattoos are created with needles that penetrate your skin and for that reason, they carry a risk of infection. It is important that you care for your tattoo for about a week after it is applied. Your tattoo artist will tell you how to clean and dress your tattoo and with lower back tattoos, you may need someone to help you since it is an awkward area to reach by yourself.

Deciding on the right design can be difficult. Visit Internet tattoo websites and local tattoo artists and take you time in making your decision. After all you have a lifetime to live with your tattoo, make sure your tattoo is something you can love now and forever.

Find more about eagle tattoo ideas and other great tattoo ideas for girls.

Artist Elizabeth Sullivan has been painting since childhood, but didn’t find her chosen medium until 10 years ago. The event that sparked the start of her experimentation with watercolors was a move into a small apartment with no room for sculpture, oil painting or fabric dying.

That small experiment has expanded exponentially and her southwestern watercolor images of horses and other wildlife are now internationally known. Her paintings have been published as art prints in Sweden and distributed to the US and Europe, and have been licensed to companies who have produced area rugs, greeting cards, coasters and more. The small apartment is long gone, replaced by a studio in her house in Elgin, Texas.

Sullivan acknowledges that one of her inspirations is cave paintings and pictographs and the vibrant hues of the southwest. She uses an interesting technique to achieve the yellows, reds, oranges, browns and turquoise, which used a characteristic of watercolor, but is not an ordinary watercolor technique. Watercolors are transparent – so by layering one color on top of another in several stages, brilliant color pops off the page.

She remarks on another characteristic of the medium that she uses to advantage – the tendency of water to flow. “Letting the paint flow is an important aspect of watercolor,” she says. But it takes some practice to get the paint to flow where you want it to flow.

“I used to paint a lot more realistically,” remarks Ms. Sullivan, ” but what I really wanted to express was the graceful and powerful motion of the animals, so as time passes my paintings become more and more ethereal in that expression.” Motion is a key concept in her paintings – horses, buffalo, longhorn cattle and even armadillos and horned lizards actually seem to move in her paintings.

Playful horses jumping and galloping, buffalo running, mother armadillo waddling along with her four babies, and horned lizards circling each other decorate her most popular paintings. Obviously she paints motion well.

In order to paint the essence of the animals in this manner, one must have familiarity and kinship for the subjects. Ms. Sullivan says she has always been around horses, even worked on an Arabian Horse Ranch for a while. She has studied the various subjects she paints – not just by being near them, but researching their habits and habitats. For example, she could tell you that armadillos always have four babies, and all four are the same sex. Hardly anyone need to know that, but if you do a painting of one baby armadillo with a mother, it would be strange.

With her four cats sleeping at her feet or walking across a fresh painting, Elizabeth Sullivan loves spending time in her studio or on a ladder working on a new mural. You may also find her at a gallery or art show.

Visit her website www.ecsullivanart.com. You are also invited to write her via email at ecsullivanart@aol.com.

See the Fine Art by Elizabeth Sullivan at Wild Spirit Artworks