FAS:A Dry And Liquid Media

Picture 1: The artist has used broad, striking strokes to create the hair, ensuring lost of dark values. To create the softness, shading, and flow of the face, the artist has used softer lines and incorporated blending techniques. Picture 2: The artist used light pressure to create subtle forms, while still using a degree of shading and shadowing. This artist however chose to make the values of the entire piece much lighter.

Explanation: The drawing on the left was made with pencil and charcoal, while the one on the right was made with pen and ink. The artist on the left used a variety of line weights to create a sense of depth and volume, while the artist on the right used hatching and stippling to create a more textured look.

The factors that influence the character of the lines in painting include both the pressure of the artist's hand and the width of the brush. The amount of pressure the artist uses will determine the amount of paint that gets deposited, and therefore the width of the line. The brush width also changes the size of the line. If the brush is turned so the thick side touches the canvas, then the line will the thick, and it the brush is turned so the thin side touches the canvas, the opposite will occur. An artist could also switch between the thin and thick side while drawing a line, which would make a line that slowly changes size.

Explanation: There are many factors that influence the character of the lines in a painting. The type of brush used, the type of paint used, the amount of pressure applied to the brush, the direction of the brushstrokes, and the speed of the brushstrokes all play a role in shaping the character of the lines.

Vellum is created by painting on a type of parchment material or on a surface made from the skin of a young calf that has been stretched out. It was particularly used to create illuminated manuscripts, but isn't used much today. Encaustic is created by mixing pigment with hot wax. The artist sculpts the material into place, and can reheat it if it harden and he/she wants to make changes.

Explanation: Mixed media can refer to a work of art that combines multiple mediums, or it can refer to the various mediums used by an artist to create a work of art. The first type of mixed media is a work of art that combines multiple mediums. This can be done for aesthetic reasons, to create a more interesting or unique piece, or to communicate a certain message or idea. For example, a painting that combines acrylic paint, oil paint, and watercolor paint would be an example of a mixed media piece.The second type of mixed media are the various mediums used by an artist to create a work of art. This could include anything from using multiple types of paint to using a combination of paint and photography. An artist might use mixed media to experiment with different techniques or to create a more unique piece.

Medium is the art material that is used in a work of art such as clay, paint or pencil. Describing more then one art medium is referred to as media. In painting, medium can also refer to any substance added to color to facilitate application or to achieve a desired effect.

Explanation: The medium of a work of art is the material used by the artist to create the work. For example, if an artist is painting a picture, the medium would be the type of paint used.

Examples of dry media include, charcoal and silverpoint. Examples of liquid media include, paint and ink. Examples of mixed media include, vellum and encaustic.

Explanation: Dry media includes pencils, charcoal, and pastels. Liquid media includes watercolors and inks. Mixed media can include any combination of the two, such as a painting that uses both watercolors and pastels.

This piece is an example of silverpoint. The values in a silverpoint work are created by using a thin wire that is held by a cylinder-shaped holder. The artist must slowly build up scratches overtime, in order to created darker values. The greater the etching or scratching, the darker the value. This medium is challenging because it cannot be erased and it takes a long time.

Explanation: The medium used to create this piece is watercolor. The different values were achieved by using different amounts of water and paint. This medium is challenging because it is difficult to control the amount of water and paint.

Liquid media is any material that is in liquid form, created by adding a liquid to a pigment. An advantage is that it tends to be durable. The disadvantages to using liquid media are that it can be costly and difficult to work with.

Explanation: Liquid media is a type of media that is in liquid form. Liquid media can be either aqueous or non-aqueous. Aqueous liquid media contains water, while non-aqueous liquid media does not.The advantages of liquid media include the fact that they are easy to work with and can be easily transported from one location to another. Liquid media also have the ability to dissolve many different types of materials, which makes them very versatile.The disadvantages of liquid media include the fact that they can be messy and difficult to clean up. Liquid media can also evaporate quickly, which can make them less reliable for long-term storage.

Technique is the way in which an artist creates a work of art, using the media he/she decides to use. The technique and media the artist uses will change the finished results, and the messages and/or feelings it conveys to the viewer.

Explanation: A technique is a way of doing something, especially a way of doing something that requires skill. In the context of media, a technique is a way of using a medium to produce a desired effect. The choice of technique is important because it can determine whether or not a message is effective. For example, if a filmmaker wants to create a feeling of suspense, they might use a technique like jump cuts.

This piece is by German artist Anselm Keifer, and is entitled, Heath of the Brandenburg March. The artist chose to use a mixed media of oil, acrylic, and shellac, which he painted onto burlap. The artist was coming to grips with his country and its past. He wanted to create a piece that was rough and would convey a message of anguish.

Explanation: The piece of art is called The Madonna and Child" and was created by Michelangelo Buonarroti. Michelangelo chose to use marble for this piece because it was seen as a pure and perfect medium for creating religious art."

Dry media consists of natural or synthetic mineral or plant substances that deposit crystalline or splinter-like fragments in the paper fibers. An advantage to dry media is that it can be easily erased to make corrections. A disadvantage is that smudges can be easily made, which can make a piece appear messy and unprofessional.

Explanation: Dry media is a type of art medium that uses dry materials such as pastels, charcoal, and pencils. The advantage of using dry media is that it is easy to control and create fine details. The disadvantage of dry media is that it can be smudged and erased easily.