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Color: The Importance of Value
Each aspect of color plays a role in the end result of any creative project. One of the least considered and most misunderstood aspects is value, that is, the degree to which a color is light or dark. For … Continue reading
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The Myth of the Vertical Thread
I was pretty sure I was right about this. After all, I have been mentioning it to my students for over thirty years. But tonight I decided to make sure I am right. If you begin a traditional cross … Continue reading
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