Background painting

Background painting is the creation of the scenery or environment behind the main characters and actions in visual media such as films, animation, or illustrations. Its purpose is to establish mood, setting, and spatial context, enhancing the overall storytelling. Artists carefully design backgrounds to complement the narrative, using colors, perspective, and detail to evoke specific feelings or time periods. In animation, background painting is integral to immersing viewers, often created separately from characters to ensure a cohesive and believable environment that supports the visual storytelling.