As a student and beginning
oil painter
As a student and beginning
oil painter, I realize that
painting is a rewarding struggle--once the
painting is completed, the student has a new measure of success. After experiencing
oil painting, I was less afraid to incorporate uses of color and manipulation of technique into
drawing. I also found that failure is a non-existent factor in working with oils--mistakes are simply
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art her career, feels that
oil painting has given her a "better understanding of form and depth." She also feels she has gained more confidence from working in oils than in
drawing, because it is easy to rework re·work
1. To work over again; revise.
2. To subject to a repeated or new process.
An oil painting until you are satisfied with it. Of course, it also shows that there is nothing wrong with making mistakes --you learn from them and move on."
Painting provides the instructor with one of the most effective means of teaching color; demonstrating the need for harmony as well as the need for continuity of color throughout a piece. Color can be a difficult concept to grasp. It is necessary for the instructor to provide information on how to mix colors and on how these colors work together. Many colors complement, accent or strengthen each other, giving the completed piece a sense of harmony. Conceptually this may be a useful tool for
the artist. The
painter may or may not wish to disrupt this harmony, depending on the theme he or she is trying to communicate.
Color is influenced by light. After deciding on the subject matter, the student must decide how light is going to affect both color and subject matter once on the canvas. The way in which light affects color determines the form of the object. Knowing this, the student can control the depth and dimension of the subject. The degree to which light is utilized can vary the emphasis placed on different components of the
painting. For instance, a student may want to enhance the theme of a work by using strong light areas on the objects that carry the most prominence prominence /prom·i·nence/ (prom′i-nins) a protrusion or projection.
frontonasal prominence in relation to the theme, while deemphasizing those objects that are not as important in conveying the theme. The comprehension comprehension
Act of or capacity for grasping with the intellect. The term is most often used in connection with tests of reading skills and language abilities, though other abilities (e.g., mathematical reasoning) may also be examined. and application of color and light techniques are necessary in order to
paint in oil. These elements,
oil based paints, however, are not only relative to
painting; the y are relative elements of
art The elements of
art are a set of techniques which describe ways of presenting
artwork. They are combined with the principles of
art in the production of
art. [1] in general. This, in itself, may be the most important reason for providing students with the opportunity to work with oils. It enables the student to gain a new insight, a fresh perspective and an appreciation for
art and its traditions. Both student and instructor will benefit from the experience, for
painting serves as an essential tool in the beginnings of
art as a product of conceptual processes rather than the product of imitation. This is what I have learned as a result of being well taught!