Quick Tip 142 - Working in the Background

Is it really a background or part of the compostion? A question about how to interpret a background is the question from one of our virtual students.

[martha]

Thank you, Dianne, for your generosity in sharing these tips. I always learn something that helps my paintings.

[carolynholland]

Thankyou Dianne for your wonderful videos. You are always so spot on when addressing the issues I struggle with, and communicate the skills so well.I continue to learn so much from you. 🌺

[marydent]

I just discovered you due to an artist friend. I love the way you teach and appreciate the quick tips that you generously give. I have now ordered several of your videos. After I digest these, I will order more. Thanks!

[rebanelson]

That was very helpful. I love lost and found edges. They make a painting seem alive. Thanks!

[carmenboot]

A great inside ! I am working hard trying to define my style. The one thing all my painting have in common is a full background. I enjoy creating the atmosfeer so much that sometimes i spend more time on it than the subject . Your teaching on integrating the subject is just what i was missing to get the result I wanted in my painting.Thank you very much.

[portisnick]

As a new painter this channel is a set above the rest in my opinion. Its very informative and a pleasure to watch. I have much to catch up on

[laurelglenn]

Thank you Dianne your art lessons are great help to me, love them.

[Kristie-wsuu]

I love doing the disappearing edge! I didn't know that that's what it was called! I do it all the time LOL thank you for giving it a name for me! I so appreciate all of your wisdom and knowledge! Sharing this with us is very generous of you and greatly appreciated!!! Thank you thank you thank you!

[alkasarin]

Wonderful ....I keep going back to your quick tips again n are fantastic

[heatherh]

Thank you so much. The best explanation of producing lost edges that I have seen and I have tacked this topic through ALOT of channels.❤

[Phily]

Thank you so much - I learned so much and keep learning from your quick tips - you are an amazing resource to me - semi retired left brained accountant with right brain skills now having the time to pursue these! Thanks again!

[laurataggart]

These suggestions are all new to me and I can’t wait to try them.

[juliamann]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for such a clearly expressed discussion.

[coralgurney]

Thank you, , that was very helpful and made me think about the light source and how it works

[deanerhockings-reptilianhu]

Ah I love your knowledge and presenting style. Thank you:)

[genevievesosnowski]

I always learn something new when I watch your video, thank you very much.

[JayDouglas]

Love starting my day with a Quick Tip!

[christinaosterberg]

I learn so much by watching your videos thanks to your way of teaching. I found the video on the color black very interesting and what you said about it. Black as a way of changing the color rather than the value. So I wonder how do I change the value if I want it darker? Is it with the complementary color or what do you say? Thanks once more!

[janis]

What particular colour(s) did you use with the white in this tutorial? Thanks

[nancyparker]

Thank you!! I will be looking for it. I love your videos! They are so helpful. I really love the way you simplify things for us!!