The process of leaving out of consideration one or more properties of a complex object so as to attend to others.

A type of rapid drying and versatile synthetic paint that is especially popular with artists working today. Acrylics have good adhesive and elastic properties, resist ultraviolet light and chemical degradation, and are easy to remove with mineral spirits. They are often used in the restoration of damaged oil paintings. (We use these during our Art Events)

A sketchy, imperfect or faint representation.

A painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table.

Synthetic resin used in paints and mediums to work as a binder that encapsulates the pigment and speeds the drying time.

Technique in which the final surface of a painting is completed in one sitting, without under painting. Italian for 'at the first'. (I use this technique)

Colours that are closely related, or near each other on the colour spectrum, especially those in which we can see common hues.

An artwork not of a specific named person.

As distinct from fine art, refers to the application of decoration to useful objects (such as ceramics, furniture, jewelry, etc.).

A method of etching that imitates the broad washes of a watercolour.

Having a degree of human involvement — through manual skills or thought products of human creativity. The creation of beautiful or significant things, a superior skill learned by study, praise, observation, or photographs. (I do this)

One who makes Art. (Me!)

A third party who handles the business and promotional aspects of an artist’s career, including licensing and exhibition organization. (I have one of these)

A painting or design applied to cotton using wax and dye, often from the Far East or Africa.

The ingredient in paints that causes the particles of pigment to adhere to one another and to a support.

A deeper than usual canvas used as a support for paintings that will be hung unframed. (I create these)

The characteristic way an artist applies paint onto a support, producing texture and aesthetic value.

Closely woven cloth usually of cotton or linen used as a support for paintings. (I use these)

A list of works of art often associated with an exhibition or auction.

Certifies the authenticity of an individual piece in an edition and can also state the current market value. (I provide these)

Pure carbon prepared from vegetable or animal substances, used as a drawing implement.

Rendering of forms through a balanced contrast between light and dark areas. (I often use this technique)

The relative intensity or purity of a hue when compared to grayness or lack of hue.

To order an original, usually customized work of art from the artist. (I do these)

The placement or arrangement of visual elements in a work of art. (I pay a tremendous amount of attention to this)

Signed agreements between artists and galleries confirming possession and ownership until payment. (I do these)

An engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved.

The artist retains the copyright in a work regardless of whether the original has been sold. (I adhere to and enforce this)

Shading consisting of multiple crossing lines, typically used in pencil and ink drawings.

A painting or carving consisting of two panels.

Something shown to the public; a visual representation of something. (I love doing this)

Depiction of shapes and forms on a surface chiefly by means of lines. (I do this)

Used upon a ground of metal or porcelain, with colours fixed by fire.

A term used to describe a high oil content in paints and mediums. (I use this technique when layering)

A technique of applying higher oil content (fatter) paint layers on top of lower oil content (leaner) layers to prevent cracking. (I use this technique when layering)

Art created purely as an aesthetic expression to be enjoyed for its own sake. (I use this to define my artwork)

A solution sprayed onto drawings to prevent smudging or crumbling. (I use this on my pastels)

The diminishing of certain dimensions in an object or figure to depict correct spatial relationships. (I use this technique)

The art of painting on freshly spread plaster before it dries.

A white ground material for preparing supports for painting.

A very thin, transparent coloured paint or glossy finish applied over a painted surface. (I use this technique)

Very thin leaves of real gold burnished onto an object. (I use this on my Ltd Edition Hand Embellished Prints)

A watercolour executed using opaque watercolours mainly for illustrations.

Chiaroscuro painting in shades of gray imitating the effect of relief.

A coating material applied to a support to prepare it for painting.

The binder used in watercolour, made from the gum of the Acacia tree.

The unity of all the visual elements of a composition achieved by repetition.

A technique of modelling using closely set parallel lines.

Colour or shade of a colour. (I am aware of this)

A painting knife may be used for application, whereas a palette knife is used for mixing paint. (I extensively use these)

A term used to describe the low oil content in paints and mediums. (I use this technique)

The act of selling a license to reproduce an artist’s work for a specific purpose. (I do this)

Art that uses more than one medium to create a single work of art.

A painting executed with pigments mixed with oil. (I create these)

A one-off handmade piece by an artist. (I create these)

Not all canvasses are framed. Some are painted over the edges to allow unframed hanging and create a 3D effect. (I use this technique)

The work of a painter; a painted representation of any object or scene; a picture. (I do this)

The range of colours used by a particular artist, in a particular painting, or by a school of art. (I mostly paint using a limited palette)

A coloured crayon made of pigment and aqueous binder; pastel works use pure pigment. (I used to use these)

A slender cylinder of graphite or chalk used for drawing. (I use these occasionally)

Old paintings reveal earlier layers over time due to pigment transparency.

Technique to represent three-dimensional objects on a flat surface for depth perception. (I use this technique)

Illusory space in a two-dimensional work that recedes into depth.

An imaginary flat surface identical to the surface of a painting. (I occasionally use this technique)

Dry colouring matter, usually an insoluble powder mixed with liquid to create paint.

A stencil process for creating multi-coloured prints and illustrations.

A carrying case for artwork or a selection of an artist’s work. (I use these)

The space occupied by objects in a painting. (I emphasise this)

Primary hues in pigment: red, yellow, blue.

The record of ownership of an artwork from its origin to the present.

An exact copy of an original artwork made by the original artist. (I never create these)

A technique using a large foreground object to increase depth illusion.

A mechanically produced copy of an original work. (I create prints)

A non-flexible painting surface, often wood panel.

A picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing.

A high-quality electronic reproduction of artwork. (I do this)

Using painting knives to push, stain, or scrape paint on a canvas. (I do this)

A three-dimensional work of art made from various materials.

Colours created by mixing two primary colours (orange, green, violet).

Using shading to create depth and dimension. (I extensively use this technique)

An artist's physical signature on a work of art. (I do this)

An outlined shape filled with colour. (I have created several)

Complementary colours appear brighter when placed side by side.

A glue applied to paper or fabric before priming to protect against paint acids.

A preliminary drawing for later elaboration. (I create these)

A detailed study of part of a final composition. (I occasionally create these)

Recognizable characteristics in an artist’s work over time.

The surface on which an artist paints, such as canvas or paper. (I use these)

Egg-based painting medium used before oil painting.

Colours positioned between primary and secondary hues on the colour wheel.

A colour mixed with white. (I create these on the canvas, not on my palette)

The overall effect of hue and value in an artwork. (I often do this)

A colour mixed with grey.

A painting or carving consisting of three panels.

A monochrome underlayer used in oil painting.

A point in linear perspective where parallel lines converge.

A final protective layer applied to paintings. (I do this)

A small floating illustrative sketch or painting.

A broad, diluted layer of pigment in watercolour or oil painting.

A painting medium using gum Arabic and water.