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The Elements and Principles of Art are the building blocks of a strong, successful artwork. They help give your work structure and provide a clear framework for analyzing and self-critiquing your art in an objective and constructive way.
The Art Elements
Color & Value, Line, Shape, Texture, Space, and Form—are the building blocks of every artwork. They provide the structure and framework for your painting.
The Principles of Art
Contrast, Repetition and Pattern, Emphasis, Balance, Movement and Rhythm, and Unity—bring that structure to life, giving your work its emotional impact and visual strength.
Today we will focus on Color and Value and the important role they play in developing your artwork.
VALUE
refers to lightness and darkness of a hue, and it is a powerful tool for creating mood, depth, and drama within a painting.
COLOR
creates a sense of warmth or coolness and establishes a temperature range that viewers instinctively respond to, helping to reinforce the meaning and emotional impact and intent of a piece.
Color is a very complex subject and developing confidence with it takes patience and practice. One effective way to build this skill is by limiting your color palette to a small group of hues, in primary families. This allows you to truly understand what is contained in each paint tube and how colors interact when mixed.
Every artist eventually develops personal color preferences, but that understanding comes through experimentation and repetition.
We at The Art Space of Palm Beach
are here to guide and support you
as you work toward your color-mixing goals.
COME PLAY WITH US!!!
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