Posts tagged art community
Art Discussion - Colour Language

Colour Theory is one aspect of my Art process that is very dear to my heart. It is at the core of the Art I make. I do enjoy creating narration and story with my colour choices. Even the absence of colour plays an important part in how your work is understood. Let us begin by thinking about Colour as a time travelling tool.

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Art Discussion - Shape Language

Lines represent a passage of time and an overall sense of motion. They link one aspect of a drawing to another, allowing your viewer to traverse your picture plane in a very relaxed way. You can create very interesting imagery with just a simple line choice. Tension can be achieved by duplicating lines in an almost parallel format. This recurring choice reinforces a single idea over and over again, in a persistent way.

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Art Discussion - Abstract Language

Words and physical gestures are how most people communicate their thoughts. We as a social construct use the written word, a spoken language and bodily gesture to share our ideas and thoughts with each other. Have you ever felt as if you didn’t have the right words to describe how you felt about something? Creative thinkers, have devised another way.

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Art Techniques - Why Choose Oil Paint?

If you want to create deep dense brushstrokes that stay frozen in time, Oil Paint is the one for you. If you want to create slick, glossy texture, that looks wet after years of curing, Oil Paint is the choice. And, if you want that delectable translucency akin to steam lifting from the rim of a cup of tea…

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