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Final Part of Composition Check List...PART THREE and Final part of - COMPOSITION CHECK LIST...

Negative Check List...

• Technical inaccuracy - Does inaccurate drawing make elements work against the logic or intent of the composition? For example, shadows that fall in the wrong direction, a sloping horizon, errors in perspective for realistic art.

• Lack of imagination - Poor selection of subject and approach. A dull subject rendered in a dull way.

• Lack of originality - Presenting a trite subject that has been painted a thousand times before.

• Content discrepancy – An element that is not in character with the logic or intent of the work. For examp
PART TWO - COMPOSITION CHECK!..PART TWO - COMPOSITION CHECK...

12. Consider the Golden Mean in your composition start, it is a reliable guideline that
suits most artists' sense of organization. However, the golden mean is not
very dynamic.

13. Have you chosen the proper canvas size to accommodate your composition? The
picture plane will lead the eye.  In fact, when you do your thumbnails, try drawing the objects first and then ruling in your canvas borders around them afterwards.

14. Negative space/positive space,,,it doesn't really matter if you are aware, because each affects the other. But emphasis is placed on negative space because it is a kind of "double check", s
PART ONE - Composition check!PART ONE -
Composition check list, by the members of Wet Canvas (that’s me)!  Print it out if you want and keep it handy!

A check-list is simply that - a check-list. A tool to jog your memory, or to use when you want to assess your work.  A checklist should not include volumes of "how to" items, but merely reminders.

If something on this check-list does not mean anything to you, then you owe it to yourself to find out more about it, and there are masses of good books one can spend hours browsing in order to educate yourself.

Things to look for;  the do’s or don’t do’s.

1. Look that all objects are similarly shaped

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A lovely little scene...a less detailed painting for me than the usual. It too me about 1 1/2 hours, but still I think it turned out okay!


Reference: Art book, my own interpretation!
Preparation: Watercolor underpainting
Medium used: Sennelier soft pastels
Surface: watercolor paper hot press, acid free
Size: 9x12 inches


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~jlanier Dec 23, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is really nice artwork! (JL)
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*ArtBYbeverly Dec 24, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Thank you so much :huggle:
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~jlanier Dec 28, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is Jordan. When you my have time, please take a look at my DA page. Thanks. (JL)
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~tbonelafs Oct 11, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
Love the color here!
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*ArtBYbeverly Oct 11, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Thank you :)
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Mood: Joy ~tbonelafs Oct 13, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
You're quite welcome.
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~Acrylinne Sep 19, 2012
j'adore !
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Mood: Joy *ArtBYbeverly Sep 20, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Thank you so much :)
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*Jamie-MacArthur Aug 3, 2012
Caw Im getting homesick !! this is beautiful Beverly - looks like the road to Ben Nevis !
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*ArtBYbeverly Aug 3, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
You're spot on Jamie...well done :) and thanks so much!
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