Art Flashcards
To create artwork directly inspired by an artist
Artist Response
The process of carboning the back of a photograph and tracing the image onto another surface
Graphite Transfer
A paint pigment which is suspended in water
Watercolour
How an artist uses their tools and materials
Technique
One media, merging with another
Bleeding
The light area of an object when drawn
Highlight
A subtle layer of colour
Colour Wash
When paint is thinned using a water - based solution
Dilution
The process of adding a wet material into a wet surface
Wet - on - wet
A surface on which to mix paint
Palette
Creating a series of lines or patterns to create texture or tone
Mark - making
A minute part of an artwork
Detail
The use of line to create detail and perspective
Linear
Colours which are opposite one the colour wheel
Complimentary Colour
Colours which are next to each other on the colour wheel
Harmonious Colour