Composition Source:
Exercise 31 : Creating contrast with temperature: Sunflowers
"Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 Small Paintings" by Mark Daniel Nelson;
5 step-by-step directions with photos to guide you.
This exercise focuses on using orange & yellow "warm" colours and a "cool" blue colour to create dramatic effect.
Finished artwork:
Size: ~ 6" x 6"
In Progress work and drawing:
Paints: acrylics, student grade by:
by Liquitex Basics, Amsterdam, Grumbacher Academy, Winsor & Newton Galeria
Titanium white, mars black, cerulean blue, yellow ochre, tiny tub of left over green paint, cadmium yellow light.
Brushes & Tools:
- #3 angular, #6 pointed filbert, 3/4" flat brush for background
- Disposable waxed paper palette sheet
Surface or Support:
- Mont Marte brand. Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.
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