Prompt 2 Flashcards
Colour
Pallette
Blue colours used for tiles, countertop, cupboards and booths.
Cool blue colours create impression of fresh interior environment.
Colour
Complementary colours
Blue in countertops etc, pops of complementary orange in sign, sign reflection and skin tones.
Makes painting seem dynamic.
Colour
Realistic
Grey metal colours and beige skin.
Adds to hyperrealistic appearance of the painting.
Line
Vertical Lines
Seen in booths, windows, doors and objects on countertop.
Repetition of vertical lines creates pleasing rhythm in painting.
Line
Perspective
Uses line to create perspective. Converging lines in ceiling tiles, countertop edges, edge of booths.
Creates depth in the painting.
Tone
Tonal Contrasts
Strong tonal contrasts between light and dark in metallic surfaces and machinery.
Sharp light/dark transitions help to make objects appear shiny.
Tone
Dark Tones
Very dark tones in clothing of figures, creates strong contrast with windowed door behind which is very light.
Strong contrast of light/dark helps frame figures and draw viewer’s attention - makes them a focal point.
Texture
Highlights
Strong highlights on metallic machinery and tiles.
Create impression of smooth shiny textures in these objects.
Texture
Fragile paper
Suggests fragile texture of notes taped above counter by including lots of detail - handwriting, dogeared edges, shadows/light creases.
Attention to detail realistically creates paper’s delicate texture.
Shape and/or form
Geometric
Many shapes used are geometric, such as box shaped machines and triangular cabinets.
Emphasises the man-made nature of he diner environment.
Shape and/or form
Elliptical stools
Repeated in ever decreasing sizes.
Diminishing scale of elliptical shapes creates depth.
Pattern
Squared pattern
Seen in tiles and roof tiles.
Repetition of pattern creates pleasing harmony, as viewer connects patterns in mind.
Pattern
Repetition of lines
Vertical lines repeated throughout, seen in lines used for reflections in coffee machines and the uprights on backs of the booths.
Repetition creates a pleasing pattern and rhythm.
