The Value of Value

Monday, March 5, 2012

Young Desert Ram Winner at SAC

"Young Desert Ram" oil pastel painging

Sedona Art Center had their reception and awards presentation Friday evening. This young Ram came away with his award. As a member of SAC, for the past five years, the experience has been humbling. Each year an oil pastel animal painting has been entered and each has come away with an award. There is one more painting, in my head to get out on mat board, for next year’s entry. After 2013, more than likely I will be growing in a new direction. Enjoy my little boy.

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Studies in Value

The title I have selected for my blog is Studies in Value. Value is the influence of light to create shadows. Or, in my artwork, look for areas of high contrast where light and dark are used to focus you on the center of interest, to give a sculptural feel to a 2 dimensional surface, create excitement or a mood.

Notan Design: a Japanese word refers to the lights and darks in a painting. The foundation of any painting; which draws your eye with impact. A successful painting has a strong balance of light and darks.