How to critique a painting. Caroline explained that in looking at any picture one should follow the line, colour, tonal value, contrast and how the eye is guided through the picture. The focal point is a very important area of interest. It is where you’re going to put the most contrast in value. Caroline has … Read more
Wayne Theibaud was an American painter known for his colorful works depicting common place objects, such as pies, cakes, lipsticks, paint, cans, and ice cream, cones, etc. He was born in 1920 and died in December 2021. he used heavy pigment and exaggerated colors for his subjects with well defined shadows. The objects were simplified. … Read more
Yesterday I had the pleasure of stewarding at the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry being exhibited at the Westminster Hall in London. This spectacular collection of embroidered panels from people of global Scottish descent was amazing in it’s blending of colours, line, and design. Many people commented on the use of similar colours and drawing style. This … Read more