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Welcome to

Jazz & Harmony

with Ann Kingslan, MDA, TDA

SDP Conference 2005


• Jazz = Variety, excitement, interest

• Harmony = Coordination, balance, accord, synchronization.


• Elements of Art• Line

• Colour

• Form

• Texture

• Space


• The Elements of Composition• Goal

• Dominance

• Harmony

• Variety


• Guidelines to Creating a Strong

Focal Area


Backgrounds



What is First - Jazz or Harmony?


• Harmony Through Rhythm and FlowHarmony Through Rhythm and Flow


• Value Balance










Colour Repetition







Colour Radiation





Colour Used in Reflected Light




Colour Wheel Hues in Order




• Analyzing Harmony and Balance • View the painting upside down

• View the painting in a mirror

• Sit at a table with the painting propped in front of you, right side up.

• Rheostat

• Black and white photo

• Photocopy

• Red/green filter

• Diminishing glass

• Opinion of others


Adjustments, Glazing Etc.





RepaintingDull a too bright areaBrighten a dull area Chemical incompatibilityStart over!


There is always hope:

Ann’s first board


The End!

Visit us online at Welcome to Jazz & Harmony with Ann Kingslan, MDA, TDA SDP Conference 2005.

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