Colour

After the Misdeed
about 1885 - 90, Jean Béraud

Every painting contains colour, this is a vital element, it makes the painting visually effective.

The use of colour is vibrant, the red purposely contrasts with the blue dress, thus making the women the centre of attention. It is amazing how colour can create a range of moods and emotions when transfered onto paper.

The 'colour element' is vital. This can be put into my own work, the colours

Connect this example back to your own work - exploring textures within the fabric. Could the colours used here feature in your work later on? JM