Hierarchy of Marks

Today I'm going to talk about the Hierarchy of Marks, that is the order in which our mind and eye notices contrast on the canvas🎨
Our eye reads different kinds of contrast in the following order:

1. Value🥇
2. Colour🥈
3. Pattern🥉
4. Texture
The higher the type of contrast is on the hierarchy of marks, the more it will attract our eye. For instance, a contrast of value in our painting will attract the eye more than a contrast of texture.

By understanding the Hierarchy of Marks you can more accurately define your center of interest, and create pathways to lead the viewer around your painting😊 👍

Видео Hierarchy of Marks канала Tim Packer Fine Arts