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The One-Eyed Liar (Part 2)
Last time, we examined the camera’s tendency to compress values and alter colors. This month we’ll explore its penchant for optical distortion. [...]
The One Eyed Liar
For me, the camera’s a tool, that’s it … just one tool in a rather large artistic toolbox. Yes, a powerful tool, to be sure; but one that should be used with care, and an eye on its limits. It does have them. [...]
S.C. Mummert's discusses two very important elements in the world of artificial light for an artist: Color Temperature and Color Rendering.
It's All About The Light...
For many, North light has long been considered the gold standard for an artist to paint under--which arguably, it is. However, a ton of artists out there lack North light in their studios. As a result, the majority of art today is often created either in part, or wholly under artificial lighting. [...]
Analogous and Complementary Color ...
Here’s my take on why this looks so fabulous ... at least to me. Analogous colors are quite gorgeous in their own right. That’s one reason why a rainbow seems so glorious. Each color is directly related to, and harmonious with, the one directly beside it. [...]
Life on the Edge - Part III
In the world of edges, Halation and Pointing are loosely related, which is why I present them here together. They’re related in that they both use soft, lost or blurred edges to help achieve their effect. [...]
Life On The Edge - Part II
Correspondingly our last article took the virtually limitless array of Edges and compressed them down into just three categories—Hard, Soft & Lost. This time, we’ll try and provide several suggestions of just how we might apply those three basic variations ... the when & the where. [...]
Life On The Edge
The study of edges itself will always be a bit subjective (like edges themselves). However, exercises like those mentioned... should help jump-start the process for someone just starting out. [...]
S.C. Mummert discusses three important color topics: saturation, transmission and shadows in his latest piece.
Where's The Color?
Okay... the fact is these chromatic elements exist around us in nature. But as is so often the case in art, we sometimes need a little nudge to actually “see” what’s going on... to become more in tune with what’s happening optically, so we can put it to use in our own work. [...]
Composition Should Be a Tool - Not a Rule
Some years ago a popular artist was quoted, “When it comes to rules regarding composition ... there are no rules”. I happen to agree. I agree largely because each of us should be actively exploring... experimenting... pushing artistic boundaries... without any limitations. [...]
More Compositional Elements
One of my key objectives while creating a painting is to hold the attention of my audience—for as long as possible. Strong Patterns of Light & Dark help us with that, but there is more. [...]
Compositional Patterns of Light and Dark, Part II
Just as when we paint, there’s something about the reversed image a mirror provides us, that inexplicably reveals things we otherwise can’t see in our efforts. [...]
Compositional Patterns of Light and Dark, Part I
Though I often to see loving attention paid to “line” in many of today’s compositions; I’m beginning to see far less weight these days given to a painting’s tonal patterns. [...]