Principles Check List   2009  A.F LaDuca

Why am I painting this picture?

What is this picture about?

What concept controls my design?

Where is the focal point?

Where does the eye move?

Where is the light coming from?

Is This a Light or Dark Picture?

What Is My Composition Design ?

Are there verticals & horizontals?

Are the colors in harmony?

What creates tension in picture?

What creates balance in picture?

Have I created illusion of depth?

Simplify ... omit the unnecessary!

Depth created by

Foreground                      Background

  Contrasts stronger ...... weaker

  Colors brighter .............. duller

  Warm colors ........... cool colors

  Primary colors ......... mix colors

  Colors contrast .......... blended

  More details ............ less detail

  More paint texture..... less paint

  Sharper edge ........ softer edges

Rules

  Spontaneity makes the artist

  Deliver with design

  Angle, pressure & direction

  Luminosity / lighter color below

  Avoid using white

  Add color to black

  Magic is in the subtle value

  Warm next to cool causes shape

  Color over light/warm...dark/cool

  Prospective/define viewer/ plane

  Limit Color Family

  Use Variety/Build Contrast+

  Have primary/secondary interest

            Draw everyday!

To become an Artist...

Drawing skills are foundation

Principles are the structure

Attitude makes it happen!!!