“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” — Edgar Degas The background of a painting creates the atmosphere for the entire artwork. The success of the subject matter comes to life as the viewer steps into the background, becomes engaged, and is guided to the point of focus. A close up of a flower, a bowl of fruit, a mountain cabin on a Continue Reading
The Double Primary Palette
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way - things I had no words for.” —Georgia O’Keeffe I can really identify with O’Keeffe’s quote. Do you find color enlivens your feelings and senses? The colorful image below illustrates how to set up your personal artistic palette. To make things easier, you can purchase a Continue Reading