bonsaiTALK Community - View Single Post - Pac. Rim Show Artistry Discussion

This little bit of advise may seem obvious too those with photography, painting, or composition experience, but try squinting. You can't always carry your handy world-desaturator in your back pocket when observing art but squinting is a workable alternative. The color receptors (cones) in your eyes are only able to function well in the presence of ample light. Your more light sensative (and thus contrast sensative) black and white rods are able to work in a much darker environment. Its an artifical night vision if you want to look at it that way. You should be immediatly able to ignore color while focusing on shade and tone.

D.S.

20-Sep-2002	#27
Zuishi bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Jul-2002 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 25	Squint This little bit of advise may seem obvious too those with photography, painting, or composition experience, but try squinting. You can't always carry your handy world-desaturator in your back pocket when observing art but squinting is a workable alternative. The color receptors (cones) in your eyes are only able to function well in the presence of ample light. Your more light sensative (and thus contrast sensative) black and white rods are able to work in a much darker environment. Its an artifical night vision if you want to look at it that way. You should be immediatly able to ignore color while focusing on shade and tone. D.S.