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What’s the Difference? Inspiration vs. Copying

What’s the Difference? Inspiration vs. Copying

I have been privileged to teach design, painting, and illustration to college students for several years. The beauty of teaching is that I can pass on my knowledge and experience,...

What’s the Difference? Inspiration vs. Copying

I have been privileged to teach design, painting, and illustration to college students for several years. The beauty of teaching is that I can pass on my knowledge and experience,...

Working with Warm & Cool Colors

Working with Warm & Cool Colors

Before reading this article, I recommend you read my blog on value. It will enhance your understanding of this material. Terms you Should Understand Hue The meaning as color Pure Colors  No...

Working with Warm & Cool Colors

Before reading this article, I recommend you read my blog on value. It will enhance your understanding of this material. Terms you Should Understand Hue The meaning as color Pure Colors  No...

Gestalt & Perception in the Visual Arts

Gestalt & Perception in the Visual Arts

How perception affects our lives Perception helps us interpret the world around us. We rely on it to understand our surroundings. For example, we develop ideas about an upcoming event...

Gestalt & Perception in the Visual Arts

How perception affects our lives Perception helps us interpret the world around us. We rely on it to understand our surroundings. For example, we develop ideas about an upcoming event...

Visual Rhythm in the Arts

Visual Rhythm in the Arts

We commonly associate rhythm with sound, but it is also visual. Visual rhythm is a beat or flow based on repetition and created by shapes, forms, colors, textures, patterns, and...

Visual Rhythm in the Arts

We commonly associate rhythm with sound, but it is also visual. Visual rhythm is a beat or flow based on repetition and created by shapes, forms, colors, textures, patterns, and...

The Rule of Thirds

The Rule of Thirds

Terms you Should Understand Horizon Line In visual art, the terms "horizon line" and "eye level" are often used synonymously. Horizon line/eye level refers to a physical/visible boundary where the sky separates...

The Rule of Thirds

Terms you Should Understand Horizon Line In visual art, the terms "horizon line" and "eye level" are often used synonymously. Horizon line/eye level refers to a physical/visible boundary where the sky separates...

Working with Negative and Positive Space

Working with Negative and Positive Space

What is Negative & Positive Space Negative/Positive space can be a dominant aspect of good design. It can turn an average design into a "Wow" piece! Negative space can be...

Working with Negative and Positive Space

What is Negative & Positive Space Negative/Positive space can be a dominant aspect of good design. It can turn an average design into a "Wow" piece! Negative space can be...