Why Do Artists Paint the Same Subject Differently?

Imagine you and your friend both draw the same tree. You might make it tall and wobbly, while your friend makes it short and strong. That’s because each of you sees the tree in a different way. Artists use their feelings and thoughts to paint what they see, not just what is there.

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Two kids draw a cat, one makes it fluffy, the other makes it sleek.
Your friend paints a sunset with bright colors, while you use soft pastels to show it fading away.
An artist draws your dog as goofy and another draws him as serious.

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