Creating Tension in Your Painting - Painting & Drawing Tips

Creating TENSION!  In my ART?

Creating Art is suppose to be meditative.  Full of Harmony and Peace.  

But actually many art pieces are full of tension and scream for more.  

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The Creative Process is different for each artist.  The need to bring your ideas to life is often overwhelming.  But at the same time there is a strong desire to make something that "grabs attention" and tells your story. 

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For Further Discussion on Composition see my YouTube video "Making Collage Fodder teaches Composition, Colour Theory and More.    

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When I was in South Africa this summer I visited a variety of gallery and arts exhibits. It was really intriguing to see art forms different from my norm.  I know we see lots of art on the Socials but to see it in life is to see it at an entirely different level.   

I have been experimenting with compositions that create Visual Tension.  Usually they involve having a main focal point and a strong secondary one.  When I saw 'Traverse' by Everette Duarte, my attention was definitely 'Grabbed"!

Everette Duarte - Traverse

Now "Traverse" is a very large painting - 3.5 ft by 6 ft (approx.) and it's subject is highly interesting to any wildlife lover, but still it really grabs you.  Notice there are only 2 lions and the space is almost divided in half by each lion.  It's an eye grabber.  Do you notice your eye is jumping back and froth between the 2 lions.  In fact, I hardly remembered the background when I walked away.  All I could think of was the 2 lions.  

That is what "Visual Tension" is all about.  

The viewer's eye is grabbed and kept circling back to the  2 images.  One, definitely the focal point and the other secondary but still demanding. Certainly makes for a memorable piece.  

Another very memorable piece was "Zebras" by Gavin Collins.  It was sitting on an easel at the entrance of a small gallery.  It was approx.  4 x 5 ft and yes, it was an eye grabber.  It told the story of the wildlife in so many ways.  It makes a real emotional impact.  

Gavin Collins - Zebras

Yes, the emotional impact is strong but it is further strengthen by its composition.    It is simple and yet so demanding. Why is that? Certainly the Rules of Thirds is broken here. 

Closeup of the Zebras in Gavin Collins Painting

 In this picture the Zebras are definitely the focal point.  But check, does your eye stay there or jump up to the 'space'.  In this case the 'space' is that secondary focal point.  Notice too, the space is centered above.  The top corners are darken to 'keep the eye inside the painting'.  

On a side note, I think a nice touch in this painting is that bit of dark on the left corner.  It is a great lead in to the main subject.  I am sorry you can only see this as a small picture on your screen as in real life, it is a 'grabber'.  

These paintings are a bit overwhelming but at the same time provide lots of inspiration.  I wanted to try new compositions in my work and was fascinated with the idea of visual tension and the different way it could work.  Suddenly, I could see examples everywhere.  Sometimes deliberate and sometimes I think created by accident.  (By accident, I think the artist just had that 'feel' that their composition was right.  But if asked would not articulate it, in that way.) 

I think my latest painting 'Bunnies Love Blackberries' was a bit like that.  I really felt that rabbit needed to be in the bottom corner but at the same time I kept wanting to move him up.  

Bunnies Love Blackberries - Can you feel the Visual Tension?

When I painted the picture I started at the top and then danced around.  I immediate became uneasy with the shiny leaves at the top right.  Were they too bright?  Did they draw too much attention?  I fought my fears and kept going.  

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For Further Discussion on Composition see my YouTube video "Making Collage Fodder teaches Composition, Colour Theory and More.    

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I am thrilled with the results.  This picture is all about things I love: seeing rabbits on my walks, picking blackberries on the trail, the bits of dead and dying leaves and the life under the blackberries bushes.  I think the composition worked. 

I see the viewer's eye going right to the rabbit but then the bright, shiny leaves at the top right call to the eye.  Up it goes.  There is lots to interest it, leaves, berries and things in the dark.  But the rabbit seems to also calling the eye back.  Whether it drops down or circles to the left, the eye is heading back to the rabbit.  And the cycle continues. 

My painting may not be exotic lions and zebras, but it still grabs the eye and takes it for a ride. Give it a try.  Check out other works.  Do you see it happening in other works?  

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A DIY Private Painting Lesson - Painting & Drawing Tips

Do you Golf? Curl? I do. Both.  

In the winter I am busy curling.  But when the sun shines I am ready to head for the greens.  

It's been my life for many years. 

 

Sketchbook Activity: Bennet's Point, Vancouver Island, BC

No, I am not a Scratch Golfer nor a Curler that plays the circuit.  But I love the games and I love the energy.  I am pretty good with both but of course always obsessed with making 'that great shot'!!  So, yes, I am open to new adventures and ideas to up my game. 

A few weeks ago I had attended a 2 day workshop with Swapna Das.  (Instagram:  @kosen_rufu_artist) - Mastering the Art of Charcoal: A Creative Drawing Workshop. She has awesome ideas for drawing and so I knew I would find something there to up my Art Game.  And I did.  

Reference for Bennet's Point Painting

It started with a quick Warm Up.  

I know, you have heard that before, but bare with me.  Swapna had a few different ones, and this particular one really resonated with me.
Look at your reference, whether it is real life or a photo and make a quick sketch of the MASS in black and white.  No detail. Just shapes. Make it big. Close to the size your final picture will be.    If it is Value 5 or more it is black.  If not just leave it white.  Work quickly.  You only get 2-3 minutes.  

A 2 minute study to grab the darks

Now stop!! . . .  Step back. . . . .  Evaluate.  

Are the shapes interesting? Do you need to group some of them? What does the negative space look like? 

I found several things happened at this point.  
1.  I became more familiar with my subject and my plan for my painting

2.  I could see where I needed to make changes to my composition

(Ok, I do admit I snuck a little light smudges in the back for the horizon.  But I really did try and just do the darks) 

Capturing the line and shadows 

Step 2: Capture the line

Now here, you will spend more time.  Using a pencil or pen, capture your plan with a line.  Take 5-8 minutes and set up the shapes. Outline the shapes and their relationship to each other. 

As you can see I didn't stop there with my line drawing.  I went one step further and added detail and shadows.  I wanted a closer look at how to deal with the foreground.  (As adults, we definitely have a hard time faithfully following the rules.  🙄 )

At this point you will notice:

1. If your composition is really working. 

2. You are way more familiar with your subject 

3. The black and white masses help you understand how to deal with the values in those nebulous areas.  In my case, the foreground below the tree. 

4. How to set up the values in the mid and foreground areas.  When I looked at mine I felt I had a great sense of depth in my drawing. 

Bennet's Point, Vancouver Island, BC

Step 3: Get Down to Business 

Time to paint your picture.  You will find as you paint that your process will now be slightly different.  You will be faster, have a clearer plan of how to proceed.  And a place to check that your are on track.   

I found as I worked away, I was flipping back to my studies: checking my values to see if they were right; looking at my colour choices to see if they should be warmer or cooler; making sure I was grouping shapes as they should be.  It was nice to have something to refer too.  

A close up view of the foreground.  

As a follow up, I made a grayscale version of the picture for your to look at.  I found it interesting to compare it with my line drawing and mass sketch.  

Grayscale version of finished Bennet's Point

Take-Aways: 

1.  It definitely helped me keep control of my values in the foreground.  

2.  I found I was able to group my darks more affectively. 

3. I felt I found an interesting pattern for the branches at the bottom of the tree.  That was a very tricky area. 

Would I do all of this for every picture? No.  But I certainly like the idea of creating a 'Black and White sketch of the Mass'.  I usually do some kind of a value study for all my work and this really seems to fit right in with my process.  

 

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Challenging Art Principles - Sketchbook Practice - Drawing & Painting Tips

When you work on your Art Practice, do you think of the Principles of Art? 
I can’t say I do.  Well not specifically. 

Certainly though, they are on my mind as I design and execute my piece 

ENJOYING THE MOMENT - Sketchbook Practise

 

But by ‘thinking about the Principles’ I mean really focusing on them.

My latest Sketchbook activity has pushed me into an intense Battle with them. 

It started out innocently enough. I thought to prepare for a 2 day class I am taking with Linda Bell in February.  The topic ’Playing with Abstraction’. 

Started with a simple, familiar subject

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I know this is a bit of a strange place for a realistic, wildlife artist like myself to be.  But I like her work and thought I would like to learn more about her choices in colour and patterns.  Abstracted Art, it seems can be anything along the continuum of  Abstraction to Representation.  Me, I tend to be very representational. But this definition seemed to have room for me as well.  I thought I would try stepping out of the box a bit.  

 Hence my snowman. 

 I thought to try something simple, easy to whip up and reflect some of the things she would be talking about in her class.  You know, rev the motor and take things for a test run. 

I decided my snowman needed a bit of a backdrop so gave him a few trees and hilly ground.  Then I started to work on adding some patterns and colours to my piece.  Shapes and values, rather then realistic landscapes. 

Added some washi tape so I could paint. 

 My thinking being, real or abstract the balance has to be there. All the Principles still apply.  When working from life, shapes, shadows and colours are dictated to you.  Breaking away from that takes you into NEW WORLDS. 

 Suddenly those Principles of Art stand up . .  . .  They want to be noticed!! 

 

Painted my Snowman and decided to leave the washi tape as part of my patterns

I began to Question things:

Am I creating rhythm and movement in my picture?  Is there enough places that are fast and busy and yet others that are slow and contemplative?? 

Is there a balance between the patterns, the colours, and the shapes?  Does one pattern, shape or colour take over and monopolize the eye?

Started adding some other colours and patterns

Do I have enough contrast to catch the eye, and hold its attention?

Do the proportions make sense? Should somethings be bigger, something smaller?

Is there a sense of Harmony in the work? Do the patterns come together? Do they feel like they’re working together or apart?

Do I have enough variety in colors, shapes and lines. For example: the snowflake pattern.  Is it too much. It adds to Harmony but could other things be just as affective, add more to the variety of mark making? 

Really challenged with what to put in empty spaces- lots of thinking time

My simple little project has made me think. Made me question how I use the Principles in my work.  There is lots to learn and practice here.

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Composition: How Shape & Patterns Set up Your Art Work - Painting & Drawing Tips

Did you watch the Master’s? 

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Have you seen the awesome way they track the drives on the screen.  Let’s face it, those pros hit so hard and far it is nearly impossible to follow the ball on the screen.  But really you don’t have to anymore.  Their app takes over and show you the arc, distance and line the golf ball follows. 

Maybe this is good for watching golfing on TV . . .

 but your Art Work needs a different mode of attack. . . .

 Your viewers want to jump in and look at your work.  Some start at the left side and move across others jump to the middle and move out.  If you want to keep their attention you need take control.  Unfortunately, there is no app for that.

 Shape & Patterns can HELP  . . . 

To do that look at the abstract piece from my sketchbook.  It really brought the idea home for me. 

JUG WITH TULIPS - Sketchbook Activity

There is a flow created by the shapes and patterns.  Coming in from the left side causes the eye to follow the sloping diagonal going from the top left to the bottom right.  This should take your eye out of the picture.

But it doesn’t. . . 

There is an eye stopper on the right, the dark blue shape.  It grabs your eye shoots it up to the pink and yellow pattern area.  From there the eye dances around the tulips, hits the zigzag line and moves back to the left.  The circular route starts again.  Notice whether your eye comes in from the bottom or the right, it picks up the same path. 

I know that colour  and value is also playing an important role, and I don’t want to discount that.  But instead, I am focusing on what shape and pattern can contribute to the game. 

JUG WITH TULIPS - converted to grayscale

Check out the picture in black and white. 
The movement is still there. 

JUG WITH TULIPS - some of the pattern replaced with solid blocks of value

Here I removed some of the key pattern areas and replaced them with solid shapes.  Most of the movement is still there but you can feel that the it is not the same.  The eye seems to dance across those pattern sections and at the same time enjoy the movement.  With the pattern gone the eye just whizzes' by and I think even become a little bored.  What do you think?  

**As a secondary note, can you feel the tension caused by the two focal points?  The box shape and the flower pot.  The eye wants to dart back and forth between them but the strong movement from shapes and patterns keeps it moving in the circle. 

Rocky Shores of Hicks Lake - Eye Movement

When you look at my drawing ‘Rocky Shores of Hicks Lake’, can you see how the pattern and shapes catch you in a circle.  If your eye enters from the left (most North Americans read a picture from left to right), it is grabbed and moved to the right.  The dark, mixed shapes of the rocks move your eye up.  This should send your eye up and out but it doesn’t get a chance.  The light airy patterns created by the leaves of the bush and the soft grain of the wood capture the attention.  As the eye wonders through this area, the darker shapes draw it down and back to light rocks in the front.  The circle begins again. (Notice how those few little leaves on the left, block your exit and keep you moving along.)  

Sketchbook Study of Rocky Shores of Hicks Lake

I found this a very interesting phenomenon.  When I saw the rocks and bushes paired together by the shoreline of the lake I was drawn to them.  I photographed them and did a sketch of them.  I found the sketch very powerful. It seemed to grab my eye and demand that I look.  And keep looking.  I kept telling myself it was just some rocks and a bush.  The idea stayed with me so this winter I started working on the drawing. 

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4 Ways to Set up the Background in your Painting - Painting & Drawing Tips

Have you ever gone to a LIVE Theatre Production?

 It's so amazing how they create a setting with just a few scraps of material and a bit of lighting.  Suddenly you are THERE. . . .

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I paint and draw nature but I don't really draw landscapes.  I zoom in and focus on subjects: birds, animals, rocks, ferns, the parts of nature that catch my eye.  The problem is, I don't always pay attention to what is around my subject.  My reference material contains only my subject.  

So when I go to design my picture, I don't have a good solid idea of what to put in the background.  

Do you have trouble with that?  

I have been putting a lot of thought into this and here's what I have learned:

There are 4 Ways to Setup the Background in Your Painting

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*** There is further discussion and examples of the different types of backgrounds on my Video Production for this Post.  See YouTube: Playing with Backgrounds - What Works for You?

1.  No Background: This may seem strange but actually I found I kind of like it.  With just a hint of the setting the story is there.  In my mind, there is no question that my Canada Goose is standing in the water.  What more do you need to know?

2. Contrast: Something totally unrelated!  Here my subject was the cluster of flowers.  I drew a very Geometric design and then added my flowers.  I liked it.  Why does it work, was my next question.  I think it is the Contrast that is happening. There is so much for the eye to see, eye candy. What do you think makes it interesting?  or I guess I could ask, Do you find it interesting? It is Definitely telling a different type of story then my usual work.  

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3.  Realistic with Background Suggested: This can take several forms.  Cascading, my painting of the ferns has a very realistic feel to it but the further away from the focus point, the more the surrounding foliage becomes more suggestive in nature.  The opening picture Closed for the Season, also has a suggested background.  The information is there but blurred leaving much to the viewers imagination. 

 

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4.  Abstract or Fantasy: In this setting my Robin has an environment but it is a fantasy world.  This environment can tell whatever kind of story you wish.  Actually it is kind of freeing, your design can go into so many different directions.  I had a lot of fun with this and made of series of 3 Robins, you can see them Here.  

I am not sure if I have settled the Background Issue or opened up a bigger issues.  When next you have  a subject to paint, you must first decide "What type of Story you want to tell".  The background material you choose will send you into many different directions. 

*** There is further discussion and examples of the different types of backgrounds on my Video Production for this Post.  See YouTube: Playing with Backgrounds - What Works for You?

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3 Things Pumpkins teach you about Drawing and Painting? Painting & Drawing Tips

FALL is here!  My favourite COLOUR  Time of the year!!!!

I love the reds, oranges, and rusty browns of fall.  And I really enjoy painting with those colours. Pumpkins, Ghosts, Witches and Black Cats are not far behind.  And what awesome subjects to work with.  

Pumpkins in the Field - 4.5 x 6.6 -Drawing & Painting Pumpkins is a fun way to practice and build confidence in your work.  

But My Favourite are Pumpkins . . .

Not surprising I guess because of my colour confession.  But really, drawing and painting with the colours you love makes practicing new skills soooooooo much easier.  

What can Pumpkins teach you?

(Special Pumpkin Support:
My Youtube Video: Colour Theory: Using Pumpkins to Learn about Colour.  

Free Downloadable Pumpkin Reference Pictures here: Pumpkins are Popping Out!!)

1.  Drawing skills: Pumpkins are very user friendly, there is no perfect shape.  This means you can draw freely and confidently without your Inner Critic jumping in to comment on every mark. 

Happy Face - This little guy will give you a smile as you draw with Confidence

Your Pumpkins can be fun drawings with simple line work, realistic or cartoonish. 

Pumpkins for Sale - Practice drawing and make fun little cards for family and friends

Or more realistic: 

A few pumpkins and a few leaves and right away you have an interesting image

2. Shadows and Light: Working with a group of pumpkins you can experiment with Shadows and light. I like to try different colours in the shadows to see how they change the mood of a piece.  

The blue shadows against the white makes for a cold almost creepy sight.  

Who knew a quick colour change could create such strong, defiant images: 

The purple shadow colour really makes the pumpkins stand up and be noticed.  

3.  Designing with Colour: This is my all time favourite way to approach my pumpkins.  Playing with composition and learning more about what makes it tick.  When you pull everything into play: line work, shadows and light and colour it needs a plan.  Working small in a sketchbook you can quickly do several pieces and feel success almost instantly.  

Pumpkins on the Shelf - Putting it all together - Line Work, Shadows and Colour

I like to add a bit of foliage into my design.  The hard round shapes are a good contrast to the curvy lines of leaves.  

To take your practice further check out my Youtube Video: Colour Theory: Using Pumpkins to Learn about Colour.  

Free Downloadable Pumpkin Reference Pictures here: Pumpkins are Popping Out!!

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Do you want your animals to breath, your flowers to sparkle or your people to walk?  Whatever subject your like to paint or draw I can build a drawing program for you.  Private Lessons allow you to focus on the skills you wish to develop.  Wendy is a experienced teacher, providing a calm, relaxing experience as you learn how to use the principles of drawing.  Beginner to Advanced are welcome.  Special rates for younger students.  Contact Wendy for More info

2.  Online: Teaching, Mentoring or Critiquing Your Work - Don't live in the Fraser Valley,  I would be happy to tailor a program just for you online.  Drawing and Painting Lessons, Mentoring you on your Art Journey or Critiquing Your Work with an Eye to Move It Forward.  Drawing & Painting Lessons: 2-30 sessions $75.  Mentoring or Critiquing 30 minutes sessions $25.  Flexible schedule and sessions can be longer or shorter depending on your goals. 

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