Summary:
This paper discusses tonal processing and organization techniques in the color expression of oil painting. Firstly, the diversity of color mixing methods and tools is introduced, including direct mixing, layering and pigment adjustment, as well as the application of color palettes, color palette knives and color pens. Secondly, the flexible application of the color organization strategy is analyzed, and the precise control and expression of the color tone of the picture are realized according to the emotional orientation, theme setting, spatial hierarchy and light and shadow effect of the work.
I. Introduction
As one of the forms of artistic expression, oil painting is famous for its colorful color expression. Color is one of the most striking elements in oil painting, which not only makes the picture vivid and interesting, but also an important tool for the artist to express emotions and convey artistic conception. In artistic creation, color is seen as a language that can directly touch people's hearts and convey deep emotions and thoughts.
Oil painting can express color in a variety of ways, from bright color contrasts to soft tonal gradients, all of which can create different visual effects and emotional experiences. Through the careful use of color, the artist can guide the viewer's gaze, enhance the expressiveness of the work, and enable the viewer to understand and experience the meaning of the work at a deeper level.
II. Theoretical Foundations of Hue
A. Theory of Color Psychology: Explores the effects of hue on human perception and emotion
Color psychology is a discipline that studies the effects of color on human psychological perception and emotion, and is essential for understanding the role of hue in oil paintings. Different hues can trigger different emotional and psychological reactions in the viewer, so artists need to have an in-depth understanding of color psychology theory in the creation of oil painting to accurately grasp the expressive effect of color.
First of all, the lightness, saturation and hue of the hue all affect the viewer's psychological feelings. Shades with high brightness often feel bright and relaxed, while shades with low lightness can create a heavy, oppressive feeling. High-saturation tones tend to feel energized and excited, while low-saturation tones are more likely to trigger a contemplative, calm mood. In addition, different hues also produce different emotional effects, for example, red is often associated with enthusiasm and vitality, while blue is often associated with calmness and composure.
Secondly, the emotional expression of color is different from person to person, influenced by various factors such as culture, personal experience, etc. However, some basic concepts of color mood are prevalent in different cultures, such as red usually represents enthusiasm and strength, and green symbolizes peace and tranquility. Therefore, artists need to consider the viewer's cultural background and emotional perception when choosing color tones to ensure that colors can effectively convey the emotions and meanings intended to be expressed in the work.
B. Color Composition Theory: Introduces the basic principles and methods of color tones in picture composition
Color composition theory is a discipline that studies the basic principles and methods of color in picture composition, and is of great significance for exploring the application of color tone in oil paintings. In the creation of oil painting, the artist can achieve the harmony and unity of the picture and enhance the expressiveness and visual effect of the work through the careful composition and organization of colors.
First of all, color tones play an important role in the composition of the picture and play an important role in balancing and harmonizing. Through a reasonable color palette and layout, the artist can make the picture present a harmonious visual effect and avoid a sense of visual instability or fragmentation. In the composition design, the artist needs to consider the balance and harmony of colors, so that the picture as a whole presents a unified color atmosphere and emotional expression.
Secondly, color contrast also plays an important role in the composition of the picture. Proper color contrast can enhance the layering and three-dimensional sense of the picture, making the picture more attractive and tense. Through the treatment of cold and warm tones, brightness contrast, etc., the artist can achieve the rich diversity and visual dynamics of the picture, so as to enhance the expressiveness and appreciation of the work.
C. Color Contrast and Coordination: Analyze the contrast and coordination of colors in the picture
Color contrast and coordination are important factors affecting the visual effect of the picture, and are of great significance to the color expression of oil paintings. In oil painting, artists need to flexibly use the principles of color contrast and coordination to achieve visual dynamics and emotional expression of the picture.
Color contrast can be divided into many aspects such as brightness contrast, color contrast and saturation contrast. Brightness contrast refers to the difference in the degree of brightness and darkness of colors, through which the layering and three-dimensional sense of the picture can be enhanced, making the picture more vivid and interesting. Color contrast refers to the position relationship of color on the color wheel, through which the rich diversity and visual impact of the color of the picture can be realized.
III. Constituent elements of hue
A. Hue: Analyze hue selection and blending techniques in hues
Hue is one of the basic properties of color and one of the important factors that affect hue. In oil painting, the artist can achieve precise control and expression of the tone by choosing the appropriate hue.
Hue selection: When creating an oil painting, the artist can choose the appropriate hue according to the emotion and theme of the work. Different hues represent different emotions and meanings, for example, red is often associated with enthusiasm and strength, and blue is often associated with calmness and composure. Therefore, in the choice of hue, the artist needs to make trade-offs according to the emotional expression needs of the work.
Hue Matching: In oil painting, artists can achieve rich diversity and visual hierarchy by mixing colors of different hues. The combination of hues can create different contrasts, such as a combination of adjacent tones that creates a soft transition, while a combination of complementary tones creates a striking contrast. According to the needs of the picture, the artist can flexibly use the hue matching technique to achieve the rich change of color and visual impact of the picture.
B. Brightness: Explores the role of brightness in hue and how to regulate it
Brightness is the degree of brightness and darkness of a color, which has an important impact on the expression and composition of hues. In oil painting, the artist can adjust the brightness to achieve the light and dark levels and three-dimensional sense of the picture.
Purpose: Brightness plays a role in balance and contrast in hues. Proper brightness control can make the picture present a harmonious and unified visual effect, and avoid the feeling of being too monotonous or too cluttered. At the same time, the contrast of brightness can also enhance the three-dimensional sense and layering of the picture, making the picture more vivid and three-dimensional.
Moderation method: Artists can adjust the brightness value of the color to achieve brightness. In oil painting, common control methods include increasing or decreasing the amount of white or black, changing the brightness ratio of colors, adjusting the light and shadow of the picture, etc. By using these control methods, artists can achieve precise control over the brightness of the image to achieve the best visual effect and emotional expression.
C. Saturation: Analyze the effect of saturation on hue and its adjustment techniques
Saturation is the degree of vividness of a color, and it also plays an important role in the expression and composition of hues. In the creation of oil paintings, artists can achieve rich diversity and emotional expression of color in the picture by adjusting the saturation.
Impact: Changes in saturation can affect the color expression and look and feel of the picture. High-saturation colors often make the picture more vivid and eye-catching, while low-saturation colors are more likely to produce a calm, calm feeling. Therefore, in the creation of oil paintings, the artist needs to adjust the saturation according to the emotional expression needs of the work to achieve the best color effect.
Adjustment Techniques: Common techniques for adjusting saturation include increasing or decreasing the purity of colors, adjusting the hue and brightness of colors, changing the mixing ratio of colors, etc. By using these adjustment techniques, artists can achieve precise control over the saturation of the image to achieve the desired color effect and emotional expression.
IV. Visual effects of hues
A. Expression of color emotion: Explores the impact of different hues on the viewer's mood
Color plays a key role in conveying emotions in oil painting, and different shades can elicit different emotional responses from the viewer. Through the careful selection and use of color tones, the artist can effectively manipulate the viewer's emotional experience.
Warm colors: Warm colors such as orange and red are often used to express enthusiasm, energy, and joy. These tones will inspire a sense of warmth in the viewer's heart, making the picture vibrant and vibrant.
Cool tones: Cool tones such as blue and green are often used to express calm, tranquil, and contemplative emotions. These shades create a deep atmosphere that evokes a sense of inner peace and tranquility.
Contrasting tones: Combinations of contrasting tones can often create strong visual contrasts that draw attention and mood swings in the viewer. For example, the contrast between red and green often creates a strong sense of conflict, allowing the viewer to feel a dramatic emotional experience.
Through the rational use of different color combinations and collocations, the artist can accurately express the emotions and emotions that the work wants to convey, so as to establish emotional resonance and connection with the viewer.
B. Spatial perspective: Analyze the role of color tones in creating depth and three-dimensionality in the picture
Tone can not only express emotions in oil painting, but also affect the sense of space and three-dimensionality of the picture. By judiciously using the chiaroscuro of tones and the variation of color shades, artists can create images with a sense of three-dimensionality and depth.
Chiaroscuro: The chiaroscuro of tones is one of the most important means of creating depth in a picture. By setting the distribution of light and shadow and the change of brightness of color, the artist can create a clear sense of hierarchy and distance between the foreground, middle and far ground in the picture, thus creating a sense of three-dimensionality and space.
Variation in color shades: Variations in hue are also one of the important factors in creating depth in the picture. By making reasonable use of the saturation and brightness changes of color, the artist can make different parts of the picture produce differences in distance and proximity, thereby enhancing the sense of space and three-dimensionality of the picture.
By using techniques such as chiaroscuro and varying shades of color, artists can make the picture more layered and three-dimensional, thereby attracting the viewer's attention and enhancing the visual appeal and expressiveness of the picture.
C. Simulation of light and shadow effects: Discuss the simulation and representation techniques of hue on light and shadow effects
The effect of light and shadow is one of the commonly used expressions in oil painting, and the color tone plays an important role in simulating and expressing the effect of light and shadow. By making reasonable use of the chiaroscuro of the hue and the change of the brightness of the color, the artist can simulate a variety of light and shadow effects to enhance the realism and expressiveness of the picture.
Chiaroscuro: The chiaroscuro of hues is one of the keys to the expression of light and shadow. By setting the position of the light source and the intensity of the light, the artist can make the distribution of light and shadow in the picture more realistic and three-dimensional, and enhance the realism and three-dimensional sense of the picture.
Color brightness change: Color brightness change is also one of the important means to express the effect of light and shadow. By adjusting the brightness value and hue ratio of the color, the artist can simulate the color changes under different lighting conditions, thereby enhancing the realism and expressiveness of the picture.
By using techniques such as chiaroscuro and color brightness variations, artists can simulate a variety of light and shadow effects to enhance the realism and expressiveness of the picture, thereby attracting the viewer's attention and producing a deeper emotional experience.
V. Techniques for creating shades
A. Grading Methods and Tools
In oil painting, artists can use a variety of methods and tools to mix and organize colors to achieve precise control and expression of tones.
Grading Method:
Direct Mixing Method: Mixing oil paints of different colors directly on the palette to achieve the desired hue by adjusting the proportion and mixing of the pigments.
Layered Layering: A layer of base color is applied to the canvas, and then multiple layers of pigment are superimposed on top of it, and the colors are superimposed and blended through transparent oil paint and different painting techniques to achieve the desired tonal effect.
Pigment adjustment method: In the process of painting, the hue and brightness of existing colors can be adjusted by adding or overlaying pigments, so as to achieve the adjustment and organization of the overall tone of the picture.
Grading Tools:
Palette: A flat plate tool used to squeeze oil paint onto it for mixing and blending, usually made of wood, plastic, or metal.
Palette Knife: A knife tool for mixing pigments on a palette and adjusting the proportion and degree of mixing of pigments, available in different shapes and sizes.
Palette Pen: A pen tool for precise application and adjustment of color by applying a mixture of pigments to the canvas with precision, available in different thicknesses and materials.
B. Tonal organization strategy
In oil painting, artists can employ a variety of strategies to effectively organize and adjust the color tone to achieve the desired artistic effect and emotional expression.
Emotional orientation: According to the emotions and emotions to be expressed in the work, the color tone is selected and used in a targeted manner to strengthen the emotional expression and viewing effect of the work.
Theme setting: According to the theme and artistic conception of the work, choose the appropriate color tone to highlight the theme content and emotional expression, and enhance the expressiveness and ornamentation of the work.
Spatial Hierarchy: By reasonably setting the chiaroscuro of the color tone and the change of color shades, the spatial hierarchy and three-dimensional sense of the picture are created, and the depth and realism of the picture are enhanced.
Light and shadow effects: By simulating and expressing light and shadow effects, adjust the light and dark contrast of tones and the brightness changes of colors, and enhance the realism and expressiveness of the picture.
VI. Conclusion
Diversity of Grading Methods and Tools: Through a variety of grading methods such as direct mixing, layered stacking and pigment adjustment, combined with a variety of toning tools such as palettes, palette knives and palette pens, artists can achieve accurate color allocation and organization, thereby enhancing the color expression and ornamentation of their works.
Flexible application of tonal organization strategy: Artists can flexibly use tonal organization strategies according to the emotional orientation, theme setting, spatial hierarchy and light and shadow effects of the work, so as to achieve precise control and expression of the tone of the picture, so as to enhance the emotional expression and ornamental effect of the work.
Author: Lu Xilin
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