Background: area in a work of art that appears in the distance
Collage: artwork made from different materials such as paper and fabric glued onto a surface
Cool colors: includes colors like blue, green, and purple
Foreground: area in a work of art that appears closer to the viewer (appears in front of the background)
Highlights: areas that are hit directly by light
Inanimate: something that isn’t in motion – it’s still
Mixed media: when a work of art is made from a variety of materials. For example, a painting made with acrylic paint, string, fabric, and charcoal is a mixed media painting.
Mood: the way a work of art makes us feel
Painting with paper: Megan Coyle’s collage technique where she cuts magazine strips and glues them down in such a way that they resemble the brushstrokes in a painting
Portraiture: a work of art of a person
Shadows: areas where light from a light source cannot reach
Sketch: a rough drawing
Still life: a work of art of inanimate objects
Varnish: a clear material often painted onto artwork to protect it or give it a shiny surface
Warm colors: includes colors like red, orange, and yellow