Quick Tip 356 - What About the Foreground?

A subscriber was questioning what is the best way to paint a foreground to make it interesting. Artist/art teacher Dianne Mize puts it all up front in this Quick Tip.

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[bonnienorris]

Another informative video. You point out so well what is before our eyes. Thanks again.

[LauraPost]

Hi Dianne, 2022, hope each day is healthy and full of joy! Each episode fully answers the question asked, in short time. Obviously your wisdom and talent bring so much to the table. There are many good teachers on line, your lessons are great. Never saying what to do, but truly teaching how to observe
It’s refreshing, we all enjoy your calm presentation. Best, your intention to share is evident. No one like you. Thank you. Going to enjoy designing space now:)

[joanistotler]

Wow, this one was really helpful to think about. I enjoyed seeing your comparison to Master painters and getting your take on it. I hope you'll continue this subject in another Quick Tip!

[thomasrobbins]

Once again, timely advice, Dianne. Thank you!

[lauraven]

Thank you for sharing with us all those tips. So important to observe and helping me to realise what I see and what is the way to express it !!! Your way of teaching is great .
The best !!

[puaaliilum]

I so enjoy your videos!!!! A wonderful addition of techniques to add to my own toolbox. Thank so much.

[mariegamber]

You are amazing. Your tutorial is packed full of wonderful tips. I love your alternation between warm and cool. I never realized or thought of using the foreground shadow area -to inform the the open areas. Genius.

[paulaofarrell]

I had the immense pleasure of taking a 3-day workshop with Qiang Huang several years ago. He is a terrific teacher and it's a joy to watch him paint. His colors were very vibrant and he doesn't overwork a painting. He spent a lot of time on backgrounds and foregrounds. I would recommend his DVD which explains his approach, a very systematic way to approach any painting. Thanks for sharing this tip.

[stebo]

Your quick tips give me a new way to think about art. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[joaneklein]

Thank you for this excellent demo and description!

[roseeartworksnl]

Timely to see this today. I was stuck and now I'm away with my painting a foreground. Thank you Diane. Happy New Year!

[debidixon]

You hit it out of the ballpark with this one! Now i know that my foreground is not just incidental but can be just as important as my subject.

[Winterlady]

Many thanks to you, Dianne, for this short but very informative and great tip!

[claudeduda]

Exactly what I needed to finish my little painting. Thank you very much.

[alkasarin]

Thanks Dianne so like picking up the brush and creating space

[atroutflycrazy]

Wonderful advice Diane 😊 studying the masters paintings is such a help with composition and colour and many other things.
Foregrounds i think should point and lead viewer into painting, not too much detail but just enough.

[swetapadmamajhi]

Amazing learning video! Love your channel! Thank you so much!

[rezahosseinzadehnasser]

Great tip: CREATE SPACE. Thanks a lot for your useful videos.

[ValentinoHavanese]

This was so clear and interesting! Wow.

[marziehp]

Good one, I had some problems with that too.
Very well explained thanks!!
Dianne would please explain how to manage placing one picture from different size of canvas to other shape of canvas.
I usually consider the ratio of the subject to the canvas and if it’s more empty space I fill it with smiler surrounding or background . Is this right to do?