Composition of Luminosity

[@grayjacobik]

Thank you Marianne - you’ve made understanding this so accessible through your clear illustrative ‘pointing’. I’m moved by your generosity. There’s so much more than “bait” here; I can tell you are truly committed to bringing more light into the world and you are doing that both through your art and your teaching.

[@mariannemitchellwholeart]

Hi Gray, your comments here are deeply appreciated. They make me feel "seen" in that both my paintings and artistic guidance for artists are actually achieving what I've set out to do: bringing light to this world. Thank you!

[@healingartfully]

Can’t wait for colour sandwich lesson. I love how you use subtle transitions to get really powerful effects.

[@mariannemitchellwholeart]

They’re delicious 😉😁

[@terrilikens4975]

I had a long career in words and their nuances. I love a good title because I understand how it can deepen the viewer's connection (and even your own) to the piece.

[@mariannemitchellwholeart]

Exactly! I just finished a painting yesterday and am ruminating on what words best "translate" the visual story here... without using words that are overused, IMO! Thanks for your comments....

[@keithpickerel8695]

Wow! I just discovered you online. I love your videos and that you use oil versus acrylics. Looking forward to seeing more of your works and instruction. Thank you!

[@mariannemitchellwholeart]

Hi Keith! Many thanks for your kind comments... so glad you enjoying, and learning from my channel!

[@SupportGoodHumans]

Thanks Marianne. It is useful to see, in your examples, that the colour relationships can be subtle, and in separated locations. I find myself repeating a colour in various spots, but not altering its intensity. This was a good reminder to be thoughtful.

[@mariannemitchellwholeart]

glad to hear this was helpful!

[@dianecharest8365]

WOW! You have a brilliant mind.

[@mariannemitchellwholeart]

Awwww thank you so much 🙏😊❤️

[@SusanMiller-g3e]

As a new subscriber I am thrilled with your content! Thank you! And please, is it necessary to varnish oil paintings as a last step? ❤

[@mariannemitchellwholeart]

Hello Susan! Welcome and many thanks for your kind comments about the WAM content. So glad you found me! As for your question about varnishing... It is a personal choice to varnish an oil painting. Some artists feel it is necessary, others prefer to keep the painting unvarnished. Where do I land on this point?! I varnish a painting when the shine of the paint is uneven in a painting and I want it the surface to be more uniform in the paint quality. I hope this clarifies the question to varnish or not! Cheers to your artistic practice...

[@jennymaximus461]

Hello Marianne. I paint with acrylics. Is it possible to create luminocity with acrylics?

[@mariannemitchellwholeart]

yes! though oils will always be more luminous.

[@healingartfully]

I use glazing with transparent acrylic inks to get a more luminous look with acrylics. I’m in love with how oils look, but I’m going to stick with acrylics.

[@Stess-j4n]

Dam helpful

[@mariannemitchellwholeart]

Yay! happy to hear...