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Why we Paint....Ann Weigel Written for ArmChairPaintClasses in 2001Why do we paint?
What do you concentrate your attention on
when you are in the process of creating? There are several things that
concern me when a white piece of watercolor paper is staring me in the
face. These you can remember as the
four "C's" Once the subject matter is determined, the first
concern is the Composition after all the placement of the
objects and number of them can make or break a painting. If they are
placed badly, the rendering of them will be of no importance. To go along
with the composition is my concern for the Corners of the
painting. Each needs to be different to be interesting yet connected to
each other. Contrast between the elements of the
composition is extremely important. Without that balance of light and
dark, the work may appear flat without depth. Before the white paper has a
mark on it, the general Colors are planned. The coloring
can state the mood, weather, or general feeling of the piece.
From time to time I have read about how
artists prepare for their work. Some make many sketches before starting.
Others made a very detailed drawing on the canvas or paper. And still
others have the image in their mind and just put it down in paint. (Those
are the most amazing to watch.) Being a rather impatient person, I begin
with a drawing of minimal extent. By doing that much, the composition
emerges enough to tell if it is going to work or not. There have been
times when the whole thing has gotten erased and started over again. But I
don't quit because I love it so much. If I can find the time to paint and
create a 'perfect' little world, don't' let distractions, or time crunches
stop you from doing what you love!
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