Saturday, November 17, 2007

Line Vs Color

There is a BIG debate about which is more important in the creative process
LINE vs COLOR

Some artists feel that:

  • Becuase of the nature of its properties LINE appeals to the intellect and not the senses.
  • Other feel that COLOR is truer to nature and appeals to all

In YOUR creative process; as an artist which is MORE important LINE or COLOR?

2 comments:

Chan Bliss said...

Well I would have to add that for me thought is the most important part of the creative process. For me the original idea is the part that takes the longest and has the most revisions. Through the thought process comes how I will use line, color, shape, and form.

Amy said...

I believe that color is the most important part. Think of it this way, you can have a picture as simple as an apple. If you see the apple as a strong, bright red, you think of the apple as being fresh and juicy on the inside. Now if you change the color as a brownish red color with spots of green you may see that same apple not as appealing as before. You may view it as a rotten apple now. So you see, color definitely helps one interpret the mood or description of an object, setting, etc.