Location and Effects of Objects in Fine Art Paintings

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When objects are close to the front edge of paintings, they reach into the viewers’ space. This creates intimacy and drama. When the main object faces forward, the object can appear animated. Objects further away from the front edge create atmosphere. There is more quiet space. There is also a sense of tranquillity and mystery. Artists can use both placements in their painting.

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Making Brown & Gray Paints for Fine Art Painting

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I use a paint colour, Burnt Sienna. It is a warm orange brown. But I also mix paints to create brown colours. You can mix warm colours with green and make a variety of brown colours. You can mix orange, red or yellow with green paints. I don’t like to fully mix my colours. You can achieve a more interesting colour when you under mix your paints. To make gray colours, you can mix complementary colours, i.e. orange and blue. Grays have a cool hue base. If you add a little white to your gray mixtures, you will achieve an attractive gray colour.

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Texture & Perspective in My Fine Art Painting

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I was interested in painting the texture of the waterfall. Texture can be actual and/or depicted. In my painting, I used both actual and depicted texture. The grain mill is also painted using two point linear perspective. I have written about linear perspective.

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