1. Art & Design Pinterest Artist Research Formal Elements Keywords
Suggest
Evoke
Mood
Feeling
Recall
Portray
Simple
Complex
Texture
Scale
Balance
Design
Angular
Organic
Shade
Bold
Subtle
Realistic
Exaggerate
Distort
Express
Clashing
Matching
Variety
Muted
Pinterest
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Artist Research
When creating your artist research pages you should mainly focus on the way the artist makes their work, what the meaning behind the work is and your opinion. Do not worry too much if you cannot find a date and place of birth or family information. 
Use the following MISTY guide line to help you:
Formal Elements
Line marks which can be thick or thin
Tone the range of dark and light in a work
Shape the 2D outline of an image
Form the 3D shape of an object
Pattern a repeated image and decorative design
Colour (Make sure you use a harmonious range) M
Materials
What is the work made from?
Collage Papers / Paint / Ink / Pencil / Oil Pastel I
Intention
What is the meaning behind the art work?
What does the artist what you to think of? S
Subject
What is the image of the work showing?
Does it remind you of anything? T
Techniques
What skills and techniques has the artist used?
Collage / Painting / Mixed Media / Printmaking Y
Your Opinion
What do you think of the work?
Explain how the work links to the theme.