A Marking Knife is used to create small lines within wood. The lines are typically created by light scratches or cuts into the grain.
Normally the Marking Knife is used for cross grain marking but can be used in other ways. Many prefer a scratch awl for marking when going with the grain.
Continue reading What Makes A Good Marking KnifeThe Principles Of Art are rhythm, balance, emphasis, proportion, gradation, harmony, variety, and movement. Each of these play a critical role within the composition of art.
Continue reading Definition Of The Principles Of ArtHarmony In Art specifically concerns itself with how the formal elements of art are used. The principle of Harmony is easier to explain than Unity In Art as it is more quantifiable.
Continue reading What Is Harmony In ArtFor the purposes of this article I am speaking of a wood carving kit as a set of tools used for the purpose of fine wood carving in art, lines, relief carving or “sculpting”.
With some products found online, stencils, wood pieces, or other arrangements of items can be packaged with the tools.
Continue reading Is A Wood Carving Kit Worth Your MoneyUnity In Art can be defined by the word Order. Unity is achieved by the sum of the parts within the impression and feeling they give when seen as a whole.
The impression and feeling is derived by the Order of the parts speaking to that theme, subject matter, artistic expression, or story the artist is telling.
Continue reading What Is Unity In Art Compared To HarmonyThe Romantic period came as a response to two issues within history. The first was the thinking behind Baroque Art and Classicism did not fit the common mans shift to Romanticism.
A break away from the Age of Enlightenment was desired by many. Romanticism in art was a natural evolution as the result.
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