Art Gym: The Power of Contrast
In this session of Art Gym, Adam Ming and Katie Stack will lead you through exercises to explore how powerful contrast can be in an illustration. Recognizing how to strategically use black and white can strengthen your artwork. First you will examine how Adam’s work has evolved to include more contrast, and then you will have a chance to create striking compositions using only black and white.
What You'll Learn:
How using strong blacks and whites can create a striking image
Why being intentional about black and white values can elevate your work
The importance of beginning with a thumbnail sketch focused on values
How to experiment with different strategies for applying values - from light to dark versus dark to light
The Benefits:
Learning a new tool and technique for designing eye catching artwork
Builds knowledge about what creates a strong composition
An opportunity to explore your personal style
Provides a chance to connect with other artists while sketching and learning together
This session of Art Gym is an opportunity to practice, learn, and discover how to compose an artwork based on values. From studying illustrations to creating your own mini compositions, you will have the opportunity to practice and play while developing a new skill. Join us for a session of creativity, learning, and community building!
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The Power of Contrast (this post)
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