“To improve oneself you must be as persistent as the drip, drip, drip of water filling a bucket. Do a little bit, every day.” ― Jeffrey Fry After Basic Directions, the fourth tutorial of the Graphic Design Basic Element Series covers Four Basic Surfaces. The quote by Jeffrey Fry reminds me of what it means to have a daily art practice. I don’t know of Continue Reading
Introduction to the 8 Compositional Devices
“Create with heart, build with the mind.” — Chris Jami, American poet, essayist, musician, singer, designer, lyricist, and existentialist philosopher Why Learning the Art of Composition Matters Our last series, Graphic Design Basic Elements, covered all the components for creating a painting, artwork, or graphic design. In this series, we cover a Continue Reading
Painting Foregrounds: Creating a Foundation
“The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” —William James The Perfect Palette series has taught us how color choice, value, and intensity—combined with a thoughtful deliverance of the creator's intent—are essential for building a scene. It’s a satisfying outcome when a viewer is captivated by an artist’s rendering. The quote by Continue Reading
Stepping Into the Foreground
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent Van Gogh The foreground of a painting acts as an invitation to allow the eye to move comfortably to the focal point. In a way, it is a promise that the viewer will enjoy the journey. An inviting foreground is like an eye-catching welcome mat against a front door. It makes one Continue Reading