Quick Tip 400 - The Halo Effect

During the recent in-person workshop one of the participants raised the question about the halo effect. Artist/art teacher Dianne Mize decided that it would make a good Quick Tip.

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[stevenkettlewell]

When you tell us that you're going to point something out that you see too often that makes you cringe, I get a sinking feeling because I just know that a couple of minutes later I'll be saying to myself, "Yep... I've done that!"... Thanks for pointing it out so we're conscious of it, and following up with a tip on how we can avoid it!

And, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! - 400 Quick Tips... such an accomplishment... . Did you ever think when you finished the first quick tip that you'd reach a milestone number like this? Many thanks for all the hours planning, filming and editing to make this happen on a continuous basis. :)

[KingdomDV]

Another “lightbulb moment”! Your tips are always so helpful.

[lisa-gayle]

As always, I learned something from you Diane! Thanks for always explaining things in a way we can understand! This is so helpful! ❤️

[myspud]

Holy cow! Who knew?
I’ve been guilty of this. Now I know what to do. Thanks. Great tip.

[lynnfred]

Diane. You are a treasure. I have learned so much from you.

[deniseprew]

Dianne I watched your very first Quick Tip and I am still learning. Thankyou so much 😊

[pamelabritton]

Thank you, Dianne! A pitfall that I know I've fallen into before. Now I'm aware. I appreciate that!

[evealton]

Thank you, sooo helpful. For halo and strokes.

[katz]

I'm a complete beginner with one apple painting under my belt so far but this is something that I ran into and now know how to avoid it. Thanks so much for the great tip and explanation/demonstration. I have so much to learn but I can see it's going to be a fascinating journey. Off to dive into your other videos now!

[sheenawilson]

A brilliant quick tip, as usual! Thank you Dianne

[Michelle-hgsv]

That was great, Dianne and you also showed me what's making my skies so boring, long horizontal strokes. I'll go fix the one I'm working on now. :)

[nanvaughn]

Thanks Diane. This was so helpful to this painting newbie.

[Evekerlz]

I love your tips Dianne! I'm currently using Acrylics and Watercolours but have just started buying oils to make a start and I will be going back over all of your hints and tips. Can I ask how you store your palette that is showing in your demonstration? I probably won't keep that much out on a palette but am fascinated to see how it is preserved.

[annrubino]

Another valuable tip - thanks so much Diane.

[katiakrebs]

very useful tip! I knew something about it, but now I understand it better! THANK YOU!

[GnaReffotsirk]

Ive heard two painters react negatively to this effect, but I love it.

Halation effect, bloom, blur, etc. all wonderful to me.

[kuldas]

You always have such good tips to give

[jondoh]

Good tip on essentially crosshatching the sky. I'll have to remember that!

I paint with acrylics, so maybe this is different. I'd put in the sky first, then block in the cow's shape on top of the sky. Using layers on top of each other, rather than cutouts of elements side-by-side. I find myself mentally rehearsing the order of the painting process before I start, which minimizes having to paint around things. No halos!

The only downside to my method is if I mess up the foreground element and have to redo it. Trying to patch a hole in a lovely gradated sky can be something of a nightmare. 😮

[claudeduda]

Grâce à vous, j'apprends toujours des astuces très intéressantes, merci beaucoup

[nalissa]

Ha ha I’ve done that. Now I know how to get around that. Thanks again!