Composition, Color, and Value August 1

Notes on Composition- We will also be working on Color and Value 

We will be focusing on 9 compositions for this class.

1. Horizontal-Produces a feeling of peace and harmony. Adds depth and space to a painting

2. Vertical-Creates rhythm and strength

3. Diagonal-Use for movement and intensity

4. Cruciform

5. Cantilever

6. S Curve

7. Triangle

8. Scattered

9. Overlapping (grid)

Additional compositions-Radiating, Organic marks or meandering, Circular, Strata, Unbalanced, Balanced, Group mass, Curvilinear, Spot Triangular, Tension, Constellation, Asymetrical, L composition, etc.

The Golden Mean (AKA rule of thirds) for your focal point

I create with total abandon when I start my art. I don’t try to analyze or determine any direction until I am at least 3/4 of the way through the process.

Layer, texture, line, and bold strokes to start.

Ways to emphasize your focal point

1. Pop of color (accent color 10% or less)

2. Leading lines (could be trees, roads, etc.

3. Change of scale-Use a large bold area to signify importance

4. Creating differences-size, color, shape, etc

5. Put more negative space around the focal point

6. Use of pattern to highlight