Complementary coloursĪ pair of colours which cancel each other out when mixed together. CombineĪ painting that works various objects into the surface material. Useful for artists because it shows how the relationships between primary, secondary and tertiary colours. Colour wheelĪ circular diagram of the spectrum of colours. Become a master of colours work with our guide to colour theory. Also used to refer to a dye, pigment, or paint that imparts a hue. The perceived hue of an object or substance. Here’s what to consider when creating a collage.
Used to refer to the technique and resulting piece of art where materials are fixed to a supporting surface with glue or another substance. Collageįrom the French verb coller, meaning ‘to glue’.
Closed compositionĪ piece of art where everything sits comfortably inside the borders of the image. CityscapeĪn image where urban scenery and buildings are the main focus. See our guide to using chiaroscuro effectively. Used to refer to a strong contrast between light and dark in drawings and paintings. Chiaroscuroįrom the Italian for ‘light-dark’. Get started with them with our beginner's guide to canvas painting. C CanvasĪ closely woven cloth that acts as a support for paintings. Used to refer to the characteristics of the artist in question. The way in which an artist applies paint to a support with a brush. Body colourĪn opaque paint that can completely obliterate an underlying colour. It’s a popular technique with portrait artists. Painting process where the artist roughly establishes the composition and structure of the subject. Blendingīlending is a painting technique where the transition between colours and shades appears smooth or gradual. A binder also gives the paint a uniform consistency. BinderĪ paint substance which holds together the pigment and ensures that it sticks to surfaces. The arrangement of elements in a piece of art that creates a sense of visual equilibrium. Objects in the middle ground and foreground appear closer, as if they are placed on top. B BackgroundĪn area of a painting that appears to be furthest from the viewer. An axis helps to give structure to an object or composition. Axis linesĪ straight line, either implied of visible, that runs through an object in its dominant direction. This can include either natural or artificial light. Light that is already present in a scene. Get the most out of them with our acrylic painting tips. Acrylics are a popular medium with artists thanks to their fast drying time, bold colours and flexibility when mixed with water. Acrylic paintĪ type of paint where the pigment is suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. It is often used to make a shallow surface appear deeper than it actually is. A deliberate exaggeration of perspective.
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