Proportion
Proportion in art concerns the size relationship between different elements within a composition.
Proportion in art is important when striving for realism in drawing or painting, as incorrect proportions can lead to a less lifelike or abstract appearance.
Moreover, artists can use proportion intentionally to convey various effects. By manipulating proportions, artists can evoke feelings of strength, weakness, humour, mystery, and more. Proportions can be exaggerated to highlight specific elements or meanings within a scene. For instance, caricature artists distort proportions to create stylized and expressive depictions of their subjects.
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Kpe Innocent
Kpe Innocent (he/him) was born in Accra, Ghana in 1994. He continues to live and work in the city.
Larry Bell
Larry Bell (he/him) was born in 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. He is based in Taos, New Mexico where he currently works. He also has a studio on Venice Beach, California.
Clayton Schiff
Clayton Schiff (he/him) was born in 1987 in New York, United States, where he continues to live and work.
Aubrey Levinthal
Aubrey Levinthal was born in 1986 in Philadelphia, USA, where she continues to live and work.
Khari Turner
Khari Turner (he/him) was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1991, and now lives and works in New York.
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