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The Power of Intensity in Painting: Brightness, Darkness, and Everything In Between
Intensity in art is more than passion — it’s the saturation of color, the warmth or coolness of a scene, and the drama of light and dark. Learn the difference between intensity and value, why correct terminology matters, and how artists use intensity to make paintings whisper or blaze with energy. Featuring works from the Blakely Art Collection, this post reveals the hidden power behind every brushstroke.

Hope Blakely
Oct 224 min read
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