It's the what and why of the painting. Why was the painting done? What did the artist want to say?
It attracts the viewers, then their eyes move on to other areas of the painting.
If a painting is basically a display of patterns, there may not be a specific area of attraction.
Some paintings may have more than one focal area.
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There are a number of different tools the artist can use to attract the eye of the viewer.
Accomplished artists use one or more of the following methods to make attractive paintings.
Value is the contrast between light and dark. The eye is automatically drawn to contrast.
Artists use light against dark in many areas of the painting. But the strongest value contrast should be used in the focal point or the focal area.
Viewers are more comfortable when objects are placed together or near other objects.
Solitary items will automatically attract attention.
People, animals or vehicles become the star of the show when they are in a painting.
Just be sure and give them adequate space in front of their face looking into the painting.
Their view will carry the viewer's eye out of the painting.
There is more detail on the chicken's face and on her feathers compared to the background which is somewhat out of focus.
Notice the hard edges on Lacey compared to the soft edges in the rest of the painting.
The red comb and wattles on the chicken are the brightest red in the painting.
You will find complimentary colors directly across from each other on the color wheel.
When you select colors for your paintings, complimentary colors are the ideal choice.
The warm colors, red, orange and yellow automatically attract attention.
When we place them against cool colors, they really sparkle.
Your paintings will be sure to attract the viewer's attention.
Information about watercolor for beginners. Answers to frequently asked questions about watercolor, paints, colors, what to paint on, how to use watercolor, etc.
It took courage to do this painting because practically every other person I know is a horse owner.
I no longer have a live model to paint from, but I stepped out in faith. Lots of fun!
We went to a cookout at the local feed store. The best thing was watching all the children run and play. I had been working on this oil painting of an equine. And I thought some lucky child will so…
Information about watercolor for beginners. Answers to frequently asked questions about watercolor, paints, colors, what to paint on, how to use watercolor, etc.
It took courage to do this painting because practically every other person I know is a horse owner.
I no longer have a live model to paint from, but I stepped out in faith. Lots of fun!
We went to a cookout at the local feed store. The best thing was watching all the children run and play. I had been working on this oil painting of an equine. And I thought some lucky child will so…