How to Finish a Painting That’s Not Quite “There” Yet
This blog post discusses how to finish a painting that’s not quite “there” yet. The author provides a list of materials and intentions, as well as some tips on how to add a focal point and create a payoff for the viewer.
Questions
- What are the materials and intentions for finishing a painting?
- How do you add a focal point to a painting?
- How do you create a payoff for the viewer?
Answers
- The materials you need to finish a painting include tracing paper, a soft drawing or writing pencil, a graphite stick, a ballpoint pen, plain facial tissues, and masking tape. Your intentions should be to add a focal point and create a payoff for the viewer.
- To add a focal point to a painting, you can use a variety of techniques, such as using brighter colors, adding more detail, or creating a sense of movement.
- To create a payoff for the viewer, you need to give them a reason to keep looking at your painting. This could be done by adding a surprise element, creating a sense of mystery, or using symbolism.