Topic 17 Equilibrium Liquid-vapour equilibrium The equilibrium law.
Intro to Abstract Painting-Exercise 1: Balance and Equilibrium
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An Intro to Abstract Painting
Exercise 1:Balance and Equilibrium
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Objective:
To play with line, colour and composition (horizontal and vertical lines form the basis of the composition so that it is a matter of balance).
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You will need:
a pencilpaperpaint - 2 contrasting colours plus black and white
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Step 1: Draw some vertical and horizontal lines on your paper in pencil. Make a few curved if you wish.
Avoid a simple grid.
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Step 2: Select one of your colours and paint in some of your fields.
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Step 3: Select the other colour and paint in some of your empty fields. Leave some areas empty.
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Step 4: Using black paint, paint over some of your pencil lines.
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Step 5: Fill in your remaining areas. Mix your colours on your palette and on your work.
Feel free to add white or solid black to a few areas.
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Step 5: Add any final details.
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Do you feel there is balance in your composition? Why or why not?
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Variation: You can also do this activity in reverse. Apply the strong contours (black lines) first and then paint the
colour fields.
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This idea was taken from the book, “Painting Abstracts: Ideas, Projects and Techniques”
by Rolina Van Vliet
http://www.amazon.com/Painting-Abstracts-Ideas-Projects-Techniques/dp/1844483363