THE NINE

Subject matter means the topic in a work of art.

"The Nine" refers to the 9 categories of subject matter that you can make art about. Click on one of the categories to find more information and resources about that subject matter.

What do I do?

When you want to work with or practice one of The Nine, click the subject below. Look at the examples, and find more examples based on the related artists. Answer the questions in your mind before you begin working-- write down the answers on a sketch page, if it helps.

I know which subject matter I want to use for a project.

You need to find and complete two tutorials in your sketchbook before you decide to work on a final product. Tutorials can be found by doing a simple Google search or looking on YouTube (Examples: "How to paint a landscape with watercolors." or "Tutorial for drawing a realistic tree.")

Following a tutorial cannot count as a final product-- it's meant to help you get better before you use the technique and subject in your original artwork.