What is actual motion in art?
An art work may incorporate actual motion; that is, the artwork itself moves in some way. Or it may incorporate the illusion of, or implied movement.
How do you show motion in a painting?
Here are several ways to create that illusion of movement in your paintings:
- Directional brushwork. …
- Contrasting smooth and impasto texture. …
- Using rhythmic, or repeating elements. …
- Contrasting warm and cool color temperature.