Design, Design, Design...
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Compositional devices I used to insure a strong design in this piece!
I hope these will be a help to you as you work out the design in your works!
Design, Design,Design...these were the words of my art professor, Bill Parks, who had a 70 minute train commute every day where he would spend his time continually doodling on notecards to record the simple abstract shapes he would encounter on his ride. He then took these "compositional notes" and built paintings around these bold graphic shapes that he recorded. I've never forgotten his continual reminder to consider this importance of simple abstract shapes in my own work.
These thoughts were foremost in my mind as I built this composition, "From Mora" 48 x 40 oil.
Enjoy a few things I'd like you to share with you that were very intentional devices utilized in the creation of this work.
~A strong focal point (your eyes need a place to land and come back to, without this, the viewer is left with an uneasy feeling. The human face, combined with the sharpest edges and strongest color all leave the viewer no option but to lock into her gaze.)
~Simple graphic lights and darks (there are many objects included in this composition, however, they are grouped into connected shapes with value unity within those shapes.)
~Strong contrasts (this element can create great power while adding dimension and excitement. Notice the striking sharp edge of the collar against the soft tones on the neck which draw you into the focal point, or the strong, saturated red against the soft green grays.)
~Color Repetition (experience the soft blue as it descends on every top plane of every object, creating a beautiful, unified harmony.)
These are just a few of the elements which I delve into great detail on my latest video, "Composition and the Art of Picture Making".
I not only share the concepts, but show within the creation of a painting, tips on how I tangibly accomplish these principles. If you are interested in more on this, "Composition and the Art of Picture Making" is on sale through May 12th, 2023
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Excerpt from "Composition and the Art of Picture Making"
If you have benefited from and enjoyed Daniel’s teaching style, you will love his latest teaching presentation, “Composition and the Art of Picture Making”.
In this video, Daniel leads you through the journey of Design and Composition with his comprehensive, concise, and accessible style. During this production, he develops a finished studio painting, guiding you through his compositional thought process from inception to completion. Once again, Daniel draws from and shares examples of Master’s work to instruct and inspire you, helping you to carry these principles into your own work.
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Through this course you will understand how to capitalize on these principles and many others...
•Learn the strategy of having an Aesthetic Goal before you begin your painting.
•Grasp the importance of developing a strong Focal Point.
•Discover how utilizing Contrast of edge, texture, value, finish, and color can create great excitement and variety in your paintings.
•Learn how to Evaluate and identify if your composition is a strong as it could be.
•Gain understanding on how to bring necessary Balance to your artworks.
•Recognize the dangers of Tangents and learn how to eliminate them in your works.
•Develop techniques for using Diagonals and Leading Lines that invite viewers into your paintings.
•Understand Unequal, yet Balanced Spacing that will attract viewers into your compositions.
•Spend time with Daniel in his studio discovering the tools and approach that he uses to design and create his own paintings.
"Composition" on SALE NOW SAVE $50Daniel's latest video on "Composition" is Fantastic! While demonstrating on a beautiful painting with his inspiring approach, he relays the elements and principles of design in a very concise and easy to understand manner. As the painting progressed, I could see that his methods clearly work. His teaching videos are the very best I have seen!
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