Color interaction and reaction: I thought I would be taking a break while moving from mini-lessons, but as it turned out, the lesson came and found me despite my best efforts! I got the keys to my new house in
While I was doing a little extra credit homework for my upcoming Color Confidence workshop, I came across some examples of simultaneous contrast that I wasn’t as familiar with. Well actually, that I’d never seen before! So I thought I’d share! The
It’s ImportantBelieve it or not, your signature is a big part of your paintings. It’s a thing we can tend to ignore or forget. For one thing, the simple act of signing a piece means you’re done, you’ve finished. Don’t
You need to start focusing on the negative! But not how you think!!! Negative shapes are our friends. In my opinion, they are much easier to see than the positive shapes. Fun to look for and with a little practice
This demo is to both teach you techniques and inspire you as you create your own artwork. For this mini-lesson….a mini-demo. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/UyrUZYnL9wI With Warmest Regards, Marla
Simultaneous Contrast is the very foundation of painting. Look to famous German artist and art educator Josef Albers to confirm this! We see and experience everything in relationship, not as isolated elements; colors, shape, objects. What is dark in one
I’ve been spending a lot of time oil painting in preparation for an upcoming show art Art Elements Gallery in Newberg, OR. I’m very excited about this new body of work. It’s a bit different for me. The show is
Green, green, green! This time of year can be overwhelming to paint. Making sense of the masses of green foliage can be difficult and frustrating. I try to keep in mind the pattern of light and dark. What’s in the shadow
Color on the edge? In painting we put a lot of focus on the shapes, the content, but a whole universe is happening on the edges! What is happening where shadow meets light? What is to be found where the
I love using photo reference, but at times I like to make just a nod or a gesture to my reference. Sometimes I want to use it only as a jumping point. So, how do I do that? Well, first