snowflakes
posts might be a bit erratic until after Christmas - and then I have to get some serious painting done - my new years resolution!
so in the meantime, another snowflake. :>) Sherrie you have a lot to answer for! this is addictive
looking at non traditional composition and quiet vs busy areas in paintings
Paul Klee I thought I'd look at non-traditional composition - where the rule of thirds isn't the key but the painting relies on different compositional methods. in response to an excellent series of posts on the various ways of looking at composition by Katherine (link at end). These alternative considerations or breaking of rules - but making it work - appeal to me more than too heavy a reliance on the rule of thirds. The painting above, by Paul Klee is a 'field' painting' - the composition is overall, the eye travels around enjoying the glowing colour that he creates by juxtaposing complementary colours, subtle greyed greens enhancing the oranges/reds/pinks. Most of the image is composed of the various greens, greeny browns and khakis, with accents of the warm colours. When working this way it's important that the balance is unequal and that the accent colours are placed carefully to keep the eye moving in the way the artist wants. A couple of the brighter...
Comments
It'll give you something to do after the holidays. ;-)
I have a lot of serious painting to tackle and I'm dying for Christmas holidays - not because its Christmas, but because I get a week and a half to paint and draw!
Ronell
Sherrie I'm off to check! and thank you :>)
Jeanette I'd just die with the winter weather you get! even with our milder winters I want to hibernate.
Painting :>) sounds good
Hi Ronell :>)