Monday, October 1, 2018

5 Value Composition Painting


2D Portfolio: 5 Value Composition Painting




Goals:

Create an interesting tempera painting, based on observation of detail of our studio environment, where you have simplified the composition into flat shapes using only five values (black, white and 3 grays).

Interest created by choice of scene, one that contains a variety of shapes created by objects and value areas.

Interest created by moving center of interest away from the center of the page. Use the “Rule of Thirds” or other compositional strategy.

Process:

  • Do several compositional studies to try out possible scenes and compositions. Do vertical and horizontal compositions of each interesting scene.
  • Choose a position for the center of interest. Use “Principle of the Thirds” or other plan.
  • Develop a “paint by numbers” diagram on illustration board. Keep your lines light so they won’t show through. You can even label your value areas. Pay careful attention to the shapes of your value areas. Do not over simplify them. Training you eyes to see these areas is an important aspect of this project.
  • Examine tonal balance and if needed:
    • Alter tones to highlight center of interest
    • Alter tones to diminish supporting areas
  • Remove unnecessary objects.
  • Change the shape of any boring objects.


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