Artists Photography Shack Guide
Artists With Colours
By Sylvia Adolvana
Artwork from some of history’s most prolific artists
can carry price tags in the millions of dollars. Some
are priceless. That’s because the artistic value of
these works cannot be measured.
How can you put a price on the coy expression of the
Mona Lisa or the haunting aura of The Scream. We value
art because it makes us experience emotions. Artists
know that a piece of themselves goes into every stroke
of a brush.
One of the most difficult challenges that an artist
faces is making their artwork flow. If you think your
paintings are too tight and controlled, try some of
these exercises. They will help you review your options
and relieve the pressure that you may be feeling and
put you back in touch with the creativity flowing in
you.
Painting With Your Wrong Hand
First, try painting with your ‘wrong’ hand. If you’re
left-handed, put your brush in your right hand, and
if you’re right-handed, put it in your left. It may
feel awkward, but it is this lack of co-ordination that
will help you because it forces you to be less rigid.
It may also help you to see your subject from a different
perspective.
Lighting is also very important to artistic works.
This is because it gives the subject a very special
look or feel. Most prefer to work in dim or muted lighting.
Think about every art gallery you’ve ever been to. Chances
are that the lighting has been soft.
More Interesting Shadows With Soft Lighting
This is because harsh lighting makes it difficult to
really absorb the emotion of a piece of art. Even an
artist who works with still life can benefit from using
soft lighting. Instead of using a direct light, move
the light to the side. It will give you more interesting
shadows to work with.
Also, don’t feel that you have to include every detail
you see. Your painting should reflect what your heart
and imagination sees and not necessarily what your eyes
see. You’ll be surprised at how little is necessary
to capture the essence of something.
Your Work Stands Out With Unusual Colours
Many contemporary artists choose unusual colors in
their artwork. This is a very valuable exercise if you
feel that your work is staid and boring. Nowhere is
it written that water has to be blue and clouds have
to be white.
The gods of fine art won’t strike you down if you want
to paint a portrait of someone with purple eyes instead
of blue! Instead of worrying whether you’ve got accurate
colors, try some that are completely unrealistic. Paint
a self-portrait in your favorite colors rather than
skin tones. The result will probably be a lot more emotive,
and certainly more dramatic.
If You Are Stuck, Take A Break
Even the world’s best artists get frustrated sometimes,
so don’t toss your paintbrush if you hit a roadblock.
Perhaps taking a break and getting a different perspective
is all it will take to get your creative juices flowing
again.
Grab a scrap piece of paper and doodle or mix interesting
paint colors and splash them on a canvas. The abstract
nature of these exercises may get your creativity going
again so that you can go back to your work with fresh
eyes.
About the Author:
Sylvia Adolvana is an author of articles on crafts, digital photography and software including
Red Eye in Portraits,
Adobe Upgrade,
Photo Albums,
Photo Enhancement,
Small Digital Cameras,
Create DVDs,
DVD Burner Software,
Family Web Site,
Bridal Portraits,
Wedding Photos,
Wedding Announcements.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
More Crafts Ideas....
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Granted, there are craft projects such as scrapbooking
that many people spend big money on but that does not
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level, there is a craft for you.
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