Ideally, in a painting that is Equalization as a visual
approach, there is no focal point; That the elements are equal in the pattern
and the relationships to the whole (ie line, color, value, shape, texture and
patterns). So, within the painting, each element is equalized or uniform. So,
for instance, if you use the color red as an element, it must be evenly
balanced throughout the whole but the red does not have to be tonally equal; ie
you can use a red that is different in its general coloring (ie tint, shade,
hue or value). The shapes must be
proportionally the same, but there still is variety in the shape (consistency
and balance). The shapes will create pattern; texture is the “feel” of it; you
can get to texture with brush strokes or by making the shapes/pattern ever
smaller. Keep in mind that the whole
painting or area of the painting you are equalizing, reads as one unit.
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| Jackson Pollock example of equalization |
Jackson Pollock’s drip paintings are a perfect example of
equalization.
Nancy Switzer is a good example for pattern and paint quality;
Nancy gets good movement with gradation of color that creates a movement and
supports the pattern; She keeps each shape and each color shift unique.Her paintings almost all incorporate equalization as the visual approach.
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| Vincent Van Gogh example of equalization (texture) as an element |
Equalization can also be used as an element within a
painting. Van Gogh’s drawings are an excellent reference for equalization
within a section. Each section is defined by its texture (which then creates a
pattern). When equalization is used as an element the approach is usually about
texture and pattern. Texture will have a feel about it and pattern won’t. Think
Eduard Vuillard.
Vuillard was about
elaborate patterns that were harmonious and usually very flat (local tone; ie
the use of three values: light, medium and dark with no obvious light source –
think an overcast day). Pierre Bonnard did lots of pattern through layering of
paint which created expressive textures.
Gustav Klimt is another who used pattern as an element and did amazing
landscapes using equalization as a visual approach.
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| Eduard Vuillard example of equalization (patterns) as an element |
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| Gustav Klimt example of equalization as visual approach (whole painting) |
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Next post I will show what I am doing for my project(s) for this month.
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