Monochrome

Restrained, muted colors, the richness of tonal transitions and shades close in color, stormy play of chiaroscuro - make us feel something more. Not explicit, but hidden is revealed in the picture, setting the contemplator to spiritual experiences.
Artists, since ancient times, have always known about these possibilities in creativity. And in the twentieth century, the use of monochrome even resulted in the creation of a whole artistic direction in painting.
And when and for what purpose do you use this technique in your work? Share your work using monochrome colors.

We are excited to introduce the Monochrome juried art exhibition and competition. All artists 18 and older are encouraged to submit their work in any medium, style, and genre.
Acceptable mediums include all traditional art media (e.g., oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, gouache, egg tempera, pen and ink; drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, scratch board, markers, metal point), digital painting, arts and crafts (beadwork, pottery, embroidery, floristry, batik, stained glass, two-dimensional collage and fabric art as well, etc.).

Each participant of the competition receives his personal page on the UPWARD gallery. This page displays works that the artist submitted for participation in competitions, short biography text and artist statement, links to the artist's website, as well as links to social media accounts, interview with the artist.

The illustration uses a fragment of the work Interior, Sunlight on the Floor of Vilhelm Hammershøi.