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  1. How to Create the Perfect Background for Your …

    • In my opinion, a great background in a painting should have two key features: 1. It is out of the spotlight (most of the time). This does not mean the background area is bland or uninviting by itself. It just means … See more

    What Are Your Options

    There are several different types of backgrounds you can use in your painting. Each type will suit different subjects and styles. No Background No background is only really suitable for study pieces or if you have a ver… See more

    Master Artist Examples of Backgrounds

    To demonstrate the different types of backgrounds in action, I am using artworks by two wonderful impressionists, Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas. Partial Background In the studies below, Edgar Degas and … See more

    Full Background – Medium Detail

    Here are some backgrounds which have a medium level of detail. In the painting below, notice how the darks of the flowers gently blend into the background, whilst the lighter parts of the flowers have a much harder edg… See more

    Full Background – High Detail

    These paintings have a high level of detail in the background. Notice how the area of focus is much broader than the other paintings in this post. Also notice how many more small points of interest there are. The longer you … See more

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