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:

  1. Directional brushwork. …
  2. Contrasting smooth and impasto texture. …
  3. Using rhythmic, or repeating elements. …
  4. Contrasting warm and cool color temperature.