Welcome to

Shades of White

7

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Alright, so we have completed some very different projects in this class! With a focus on composition and a limited color palette, I hope that the principles of design resonate more deeply with you now.

Continue to analyze and observe other artworks. Take note of your design decisions and before acting on them, align them with the principles you’ve learned here and see if they make sense.

Remember composition is power! As the artist, you wield the ability to enchant the viewer or bore them to tears. You have the opportunity to make them feel emotion - fear, joy, sadness, even hope.

Art is the purest (and our first) form of expression! Of course, there is nothing wrong with creating something pretty just for pretty’s sake - that’s just plain fun -  but push yourself to use your creativity to express yourself emotionally too! I believe the deeper we let Art into our hearts the more power it has to heal not only ourselves but others as well.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your teacher. It is the most rewarding, humbling and inspiring job I’ve ever done and I’m learning everyday right along with you.

Please do continue to share your artwork with the world, no matter your experience. It only encourages others to be brave.

Much love and gratitude to you all.

xo,