Rendering the light and dark values of an observed object in an order that gives the appearance of volume is referred to as modeling form. In modeling form, we are combining all the concepts of light, drawing, value and color to achieve form. Every color relates to a value.

Value is defined as the relative lightness or darkness of a color. It is an important tool for the designer/artist, in the way that it defines form and creates spatial illusions. Contrast of value separates objects in space, while gradation of value suggests mass and contour of a contiguous surface.

Value contrast refers to the difference between circles and squares. The perception of the value of a color is not dependent on that which surrounds it. A monochromatic color scheme features two dominant hues.

The size of an object or artwork relative to another object or artwork, or to a system of measurement. The relationship between the sizes of different parts or a work.

Scale refers to the overall physical size of an artwork or objects in the artwork. We always relate scale to the size of the human body – how big or small the piece is in relation to us.

ELEMENTS OF ART: The visual components of color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value.

Line is one of the most important Elements of Art. Imagine creating a painting, sculpture or design without drawing lines to divide the paper or canvas into shapes and forms!. Think about how important a role Line plays in the creation process. Lines can communicate an idea or express a feeling.

The seven most common elements include line, shape, texture, form, space, colour and value, with the additions of mark making, and materiality.

The formal art elements form the basis of the language of art; they consist of eight visual parts: line, color, form and shape, value, texture, space, and movement.

In addition to his better known oil paintings, Vincent van Gogh produced nearly 150 watercolor paintings during his life. Though often lacking his distinctive brush stroke textures, the watercolors are unmistakably Van Gogh in their use of bold, vibrant color.

I started using watercolors about 2 years ago. It took me about 6 months of casually practicing to get comfortable with watercolor.

Verdict: Out of the bunch, the Daler-Rowney Aquafine set can be the most affordable and offers the most colors, but I found these watercolors finicky and rather unremarkable. However, if you want a lightweight tin or are a fan of Daler-Rowney’s artist watercolors, you may enjoy them.

Daler-Rowney Simply Watercolour is a perfect starting point for artists looking to experiment with the watercolour technique. The colours wet easily onto the surface, and can be thinned with water to create washes. Available in a wide variety of colours in both tube and half pan sets.

Van Gogh is our artist brand. It is not as high a quality as Rembrandt, but is one step above what is often called “student grade” paint. We pack in as much pigment as the recipe will allow, while still maintaining the working properties that professional artists require.

The Best Watercolor Paints Reviewed

• Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors.
• Prima Marketing Watercolor Confections: The Classics.
• Reeves 24-Pack Water Color Paint Set.
• Royal Talens Van Gogh Watercolors.
• Daniel Smith Introductory Watercolors.

Winsor & Newton also makes good, artist quality acrylic paints. I have a tube or two of the Winsor & Newton Artists’ Acrylics and I’ve found them to be of good, reliable quality as well. Grumbacher is a student quality paint, which typically contain less pigment and more binder.

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Best Watercolor Sets for Beginners

• Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Sketchers Pocket Box.
• Van Gogh Watercolor 12 Tube Pocket Box Set.
• Daniel Smith Extra Fine Essentials Introductory Watercolor.
• Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle 24 Half Pans.
• Holbein Set Of 24 Artists’ Watercolor Tubes.

Since watercolor from a tube comes out more vibrant, getting the same color with paint from a pan will take more paint and less water. As you can see, the watercolor from the tube is distinctly more vibrant.

Acrylic