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Shadows, the play on light

10/10/2013

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Picture
http://www.ted.com/talks/alexa_meade.html

click the link and see how shadows are art.


How to create dimension by using color temperature or a value scale in a painting or drawing.
It is vital to create an illusion with a 2D painting and create a 3D image by simply casting lights and shadow to form the picture.  The simple use of changing tones can cause a picture to Pop Out and become eye catching.  


Many artist will squint to to the values transition form .  While squinting you want ask yourself does the value of color creating a form.  It is a must to keep the shadows and lights separated to make a strong form.  Color temperature does well to see value in paintings


Value is the lightness or darkness a color or hue.
  • In painting, value changes can be achieved by adding either black or white to the chosen color. (chart on left)
  • However, this also reduces the saturation and adds to the dilution of the color.
Believe it or not, value is more important than color to the design and success of a painting.

  • Value is used to create a focal point within a painting or drawing.
  • The human eye is immediately drawn to a light element against a dark element. This creates, the focal point of interest.
  • To create the illusion of depth, gradations of value are also used.
  • Areas of light and dark give a three-dimensional  illusion of form to subject matter.


Read more: http://www.finearttips.com/2010/05/the-importance-of-value-tone-in-painting/#ixzz2fSYmjKLT
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Alma Opera House

10/10/2013

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http://www.themorningsun.com/events/20131004/opera-house-celebration-video
The Morning Sun put together a power point video of some pictures that were taken at the opera house showing.  In it you will see many faces you know , have a look and enjoy.  It is about 10 minutes long.

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painting still life

10/10/2013

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Do you want to learn how to watercolor still life here is a free class.  It give Nine steps to create at a beautiful piece of art work.
click on the web site below and have fun
Picture
http://susanmurphy.blogspot.com/2012/03/painting-vegetable-still-life-beets-and.html
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    I am an Artist wantabee.  I love art for Art sake.  With 5 kids, foster children, dogs, chickens and bees.  I need something to fill up my time.  I hate cooking, baking, canning, doing laundry, cleaning house and even taking baths (I shower)  My love is for art and it all began when Icould not communicate properly, I needed to use a picture to show it my thoughts.  I hate not being able to express my self.  40 yrs later here I am able to tell you all the wonders that Art can do for you and others we share it with.
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