Sept, 28: Graphic L.A: Iteration

• Check and re-check
• iteration is one of the most important parts of the design process.

• simplifying and then detailing
• There are steps to each piece
• don't be afraid to rework a piece until you're happy

Sept, 20: Values

• Values must look moderately realistic in order to be read properly, 
• light should be tweaked to convey the proper message to the viewer.

• Values can be arranged to put emphasis on a specific section of the piece.

• the light is leading down to the brightest part of this piece, the subject

Sept. 14: Tradition

• "When you draw, form is the important thing. But in painting the first thing is to look for the general impression of color."
• Lesson # 1  in painting, layout the color first before the shapes, color takes priority, this is where color and drawing differ.
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• tradition would have an artist paint outside unless you are painting an indoor scene
• the light in a painting is only correct if painted in the same setting that is being portrayed.
• Observation informs your drawings so much more than anything else can. 
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• Limited Pallettes can be powerful
• "The expression of beauty is by the emotion. 
• The person who can communicate his emotions to the soul of the other is the artist."
• The picture above is much more potent because there are only 4 or 5 colors used.