As my art developed over the past school year, I have noticed in nearly all my art projects contrast is present and emphasized. Whether with color or space or shape, contrast is one of my favorite design elements because of its dramatic effect. Its very entertaining to look at.
The art projects where contrast is most prominent are my pen and ink, self portrait, bright landscape, and first Disney painting. In my flower pen and ink drawing, I used stippling to control space in the piece, and together the space and the black and white color is very dramatic (it is one of my favorite pieces). In my self portrait, I used color to create the illusion of depth in my face. I used dark purples for the shadows and light yellows for the highlights. The use of contrasting colors really makes my face pop and gives it a lively look. In my watercolor bright landscape, I used similar methods but had a contrasting motif. I used light oranges for highlights and dark blues for shadows, and green for middle colors (because it was a painting of a lush valley). In the foreground, there is a red-orange brick house, and compared to the trees and mountains behind it, really stands out. In my first Disney painting, I emphasized contrast the most. I used extremely dark colors (like black and navy blue) and extremely bright colors (neon yellow, orange, red).
The skills I learned this year in art were paint mixing (and about different levels of paint pigmentation) and using texture when painting. The art elements I learned about and am still continuing to practice are value, color and space. In my pen and ink sketch, I experimented with value, space, and contrast. In my self portrait, I played with value and color, as well as paint layering (in watercolor) and coloring. I used the consistency of the watercolors to create a "soft" texture and therefore a softened look to the painting. In my bright painting, paint mixing and pigmentation, and the art element of color especially. This one I also used texture: smoothness. By using acrylic paint and a very soft brush, I created a sunset look.
Contrast, and my art, create an overall mood of excitement and entertains the viewer. With detail, the viewers are drawn in to look closer at the painting. Exciting colors combined with space to create depth also have the same effect, but viewers are instead drawn to look at it from a distance or as a whole. So contrast, when paired with detail, create and entire experience in artwork. All of my paintings, as well as having contrast, have detail somewhere. In the pen and ink, the entire thing is made up of small detailed dots. In my self portrait, I focused on detail in my eyes and lips, eyebrows and earrings. In my landscape, pretty much everywhere is very detailed. I painted little green trees in the background, and red and orange bricks on the house in the foreground. In my Disney, the detail is in the branches and the smoothness of the blending of the sunset colors. Contrast in detail, like combining large and small objects, contribute to the experience of my art.
In nearly all of my pieces this year, contrast has been the main design element in some way. I love using it, because its fun to paint (bright colors, dramatic spaces) and then fun to look at (same reasons). Contrast is translated across many art platforms and medias, whether it be ink, watercolor or acrylic. I will continue to use it in my future career in art.
The art projects where contrast is most prominent are my pen and ink, self portrait, bright landscape, and first Disney painting. In my flower pen and ink drawing, I used stippling to control space in the piece, and together the space and the black and white color is very dramatic (it is one of my favorite pieces). In my self portrait, I used color to create the illusion of depth in my face. I used dark purples for the shadows and light yellows for the highlights. The use of contrasting colors really makes my face pop and gives it a lively look. In my watercolor bright landscape, I used similar methods but had a contrasting motif. I used light oranges for highlights and dark blues for shadows, and green for middle colors (because it was a painting of a lush valley). In the foreground, there is a red-orange brick house, and compared to the trees and mountains behind it, really stands out. In my first Disney painting, I emphasized contrast the most. I used extremely dark colors (like black and navy blue) and extremely bright colors (neon yellow, orange, red).
The skills I learned this year in art were paint mixing (and about different levels of paint pigmentation) and using texture when painting. The art elements I learned about and am still continuing to practice are value, color and space. In my pen and ink sketch, I experimented with value, space, and contrast. In my self portrait, I played with value and color, as well as paint layering (in watercolor) and coloring. I used the consistency of the watercolors to create a "soft" texture and therefore a softened look to the painting. In my bright painting, paint mixing and pigmentation, and the art element of color especially. This one I also used texture: smoothness. By using acrylic paint and a very soft brush, I created a sunset look.
Contrast, and my art, create an overall mood of excitement and entertains the viewer. With detail, the viewers are drawn in to look closer at the painting. Exciting colors combined with space to create depth also have the same effect, but viewers are instead drawn to look at it from a distance or as a whole. So contrast, when paired with detail, create and entire experience in artwork. All of my paintings, as well as having contrast, have detail somewhere. In the pen and ink, the entire thing is made up of small detailed dots. In my self portrait, I focused on detail in my eyes and lips, eyebrows and earrings. In my landscape, pretty much everywhere is very detailed. I painted little green trees in the background, and red and orange bricks on the house in the foreground. In my Disney, the detail is in the branches and the smoothness of the blending of the sunset colors. Contrast in detail, like combining large and small objects, contribute to the experience of my art.
In nearly all of my pieces this year, contrast has been the main design element in some way. I love using it, because its fun to paint (bright colors, dramatic spaces) and then fun to look at (same reasons). Contrast is translated across many art platforms and medias, whether it be ink, watercolor or acrylic. I will continue to use it in my future career in art.