by Alana Knuff | Jan 5, 2016 | Composition
Always have a digital camera available to catch those images that stir creative energies. The opportunities are endless. By converting my digital photos to black and white, I have the ability to create a strong composition and focus on the emotional message for the...
by Alana Knuff | Dec 13, 2015 | Values
Often stated, if the values are right, the hue is unimportant. This is so true. Squint, squint, squint to see the values. A grey scale of ten values is my trusty companion. Ten oil colors from dark to light values might be ivory black, dioxazine violet, burnt sienna,...
by Alana Knuff | Dec 2, 2015 | Hues and Intensities
Whenever a new painting is started, there is an opportunity to play with new colors. Usually a cool red, blue and yellow and a warm red, blue and yellow form the base with white and black. One color will dominate. Mixed with its compliment, it should give the needed...
