Art is a universal language. Everyone experiences art differently, but it still communicates. Art is therapeutic. Art therapy is successful for a variety of ailments. Art relaxes. Art evokes emotions and opens communication channels. Art is for everybody.

Yes. Art does all of that. For these reasons, it is important for anyone who wants to, to start creating their own art. Here are some tips for getting started.

Choose a Medium

The first step is to decide which medium to use. There are so many options that this may take a while. Do some reading and ask around. Talk to other artists to help with understanding the different mediums. Choose from painting, drawing, singing, dancing, sculpting, photography, and so many others.

Watch Videos or Do a Course

Watch some videos on YouTube or sign up for a free course. There are many online courses available that will cover the basics and set the path.

Get Some Basic Supplies

Once the medium is transparent, and some background knowledge gained, some shopping is in order. Some art forms require more supplies than others. For drawing, pencil and paper is enough. Photography, on the other hand, involves a camera of some sort and possibly editing software.

Start Creating

Once everything is in place, start creating. There is a good chance the first few attempts will come out horribly. This is okay. Just keep trying, practising and expressing.

Hone the Skills

If the experience is enjoyable, do some more courses. Get some training from a practising artist. Hone the skills needed to keep creating.

These steps will get anyone who wants to create art on the right path. Not everyone is equally creative or talented. However, this should not discourage a beginner artist. If the purpose is to make the art a business, some formal training may be needed. If it’s just a hobby, have a go at it and have fun.

Every being has a history. Everyone has an identity. Social groups have specific traditions and customs that they follow. It doesn’t matter the person or the tribe that person belongs to. There is history, practice, and culture. Tradition and culture play critical roles in the world. Here are three reasons why people fight to keep their tradition and culture alive.

Tradition and culture hands down history and important facts.

Today, there are history books and online resources. Most people can find some of their history in these. However, not all things are captured in such publications or resources. Much of history is passed down through generations by storytelling and artefacts. There is richness and sacredness to this process.

With the Aboriginal people in Australia, stories and drawings were their way of recording history. This is true for many other cultures and tribes. Archaeologists are still finding remnants of old civilisations. They are finding drawings, artefacts, and bones that tell the story of these people’s histories.

Tradition and culture teach lessons to new generations.

Following traditions and cultural norms teach younger members of the group. This is true for both modern and ancient civilisations and people. Children are told stories and taught certain customs to keep tradition and culture alive. Once this stops, entire societies and groups become extinct and forgotten.

Tradition and culture shape people’s identities.

Because most people grow up with certain traditions and stories, it shapes their identity. There are, of course, other aspects that also shape identity. However, tradition, how children are raised, and specific cultural customs shape who they become. Tradition and culture form an important part of every person’s life and journey.

In the last century, the world has changed drastically. Tremendous technological advances made things possible that were never imagined. The world became more significant and smaller at the same time. People waged war over territories. This and so many other things changed a lot about the world and how people lived.

With all of these changes, many older traditions may have fallen away. However, every culture and group tend to keep some of the sacred things. Tradition, culture, and history are essential parts of all people’s lives. Some may deny it, but everyone is impacted by what they learn and see from those who came before them.

The Australian Aboriginal people are the original Australians. They have lived on the island for approximately 20 000 to 60 000 years. They have a rich history and culture.

Before the European settlers landed on Australian soil, the indigenous people were mostly foragers and hunter-gatherers. The largest communities of indigenous people can still be found near and around the Murray River. The indigenous people consist of several colonies or tribes that vary drastically in many aspects.

It would be impossible to cover the history of the Aboriginal people here. However, it is essential to know that there is a lot of differences between different groups. They have different languages, histories, and customs. Their symbolism and art are different as well as their traditions and stories.

In the last 50 years or so, the world became aware of the Aboriginal people. A teacher went to some of the tribe leaders and convinced them to share some of their stories. This was when Aboriginal art emerged as a consumer item. People loved the art and the stories it told. This was also the only way in which some of the groups and families earned money.

Today, the different indigenous groups have Westernised in some ways. They wear more modern clothes and sell their art for an income. Despite this, all Aboriginal groups are very traditional and have great respect for their history and traditions. Many of these traditions and rituals are sacred and not for public viewing.

This is who the Aboriginal people are in a nutshell. There is a lot more to learn about them. There are many examples of their original art available online. To gain a deeper understanding of these exciting people, view some of their craft.