Principles Check List
2009
A.F LaDuca
Why am I painting this picture?
What is this picture about?
What concept controls my design?
Where is the focal point?
Where does the eye move?
Where is the light coming from?
Is This a Light or Dark Picture?
What Is My Composition Design ?
Are there verticals & horizontals?
Are the colors in harmony?
What creates tension in picture?
What creates balance in picture?
Have I created illusion of depth?
Simplify ... omit the unnecessary!
Depth
created by
Foreground Background
Contrasts
stronger ...... weaker
Colors
brighter .............. duller
Warm
colors ........... cool colors
Primary
colors ......... mix colors
Colors
contrast .......... blended
More
details ............ less detail
More
paint texture..... less paint
Sharper
edge ........ softer edges
Rules
Spontaneity
makes the artist
Deliver
with design
Angle,
pressure & direction
Luminosity
/ lighter color below
Avoid
using white
Add
color to black
Magic is
in the subtle value
Warm
next to cool causes shape
Color
over light/warm...dark/cool
Prospective/define
viewer/ plane
Limit
Color Family
Use
Variety/Build Contrast+
Have
primary/secondary interest
Draw
everyday!
To
become an Artist...
Drawing
skills are
foundation
Principles
are the structure
Attitude
makes it happen!!!