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Category Archives: Composition

Movement - A Principle of Art

Movement – A Principle of Art

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Ashley HurstJune 27, 2019avatar

Movement… sounds exciting doesn’t it – like dancing. Dance itself, is an art form entirely based on movement. Visual art … Continue reading →

Posted in Composition, Drawing, Education, Painting
Balance - A Principle of Art

Balance – A Principle of Art

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Ashley HurstJune 27, 2019avatar

Balance refers to many things. As toddlers, we learn to balance our bodies. Riding a bicycle requires balancing an object. … Continue reading →

Posted in Composition, Drawing, Education, Painting
How to choose the right background color in your paintings

Experiment When Choosing Background Colors For Paintings

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Matt FussellNovember 22, 2019avatar

FREE COURSE VIDEOSBECOME A MEMBERBECOME A MEMBERJOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson … Continue reading →

Posted in Composition, Drawing, Painting
How to make boring subjects in art exciting

How To Make A Boring Subject Exciting In A Drawing or Painting

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Ashley HurstJune 27, 2019avatar

The subjects we choose to depict in our art often contribute to the success or failure of the piece. Sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Composition, Drawing, Painting | Tagged boring subject, complementary color, Composition, Drawing, exciting art, Painting
5 Tips for better compositions

5 Tips For Better Compositions

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Matt FussellJuly 13, 2019avatar

I used to play in several bands.  I am a drummer and although drummers don’t really receive the same respect … Continue reading →

Posted in Composition, Drawing, Painting
Interesting facts about color

Some Interesting Facts about Color

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Matt FussellJuly 19, 2019avatar

Facts About Color Color is a powerful tool. Many good artists and designers recognize its power and use it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Composition, Drawing, Painting | Tagged color
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