The colors created by mixing a PRIMARY COLOR with an adjacent SECONDARY COLOR. For example, turquoise is a TERTIARY COLOR which is derived from mixing the PRIMARY COLOR, blue, with the SECONDARY COLOR [..]

This general term refers to works executed in accordance with the principle that lines, forms and colors possess aesthetic values which may be arranged into pleasing COMPOSITIONS devoid of normal subj [..]

As the name implies this refers to a combination of ABSTRACT and EXPRESSIONIST styles whereby an artist allows his subconscious to create involuntary shapes with splatters and dribbles of paint. It is [..]

Principally the same thing as ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM applied with uniform, IMPRESSIONIST like brush strokes. De Kooning said of it, “…the Impressionist manner of looking at a scene but leaving out the [..]

Acrylic vinyl polymer paint. This uniquely versatile plastic emulsion was frowned upon when it emerged in the late 50’s but it is now generally estimated to be the most resilient MEDIUM and is widely [..]

pH neutral. The discoloration of paper derived from wood is caused by the interaction of lignin, (the gummy substance that binds the cellulose fibers together), acidity and sunlight. By buffing the pa [..]

Belonging to the appreciation of the beautiful and in accordance with the accepted principles of good taste.

Mechanical device similar in appearance to a pen and similar in application to a miniature spray gun which allows the artist to propel paint or ink onto to the SUPPORT in minute quantities. Good airbr [..]

See OIL PAINTING.

See ARTIST’S PROOF