PLANNING THE PICTURE (COMPOSITION)
PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF A PICTURE
QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN PLANNING THE PICTURE
PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF A PICTURE
QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN PLANNING THE PICTURE
1 - PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF A PICTURE:
The principles of composition are found in every form of art work – music, literature, design.
We will always come up against the need to structure reality to form a harmonious whole.
These are the tools that a pictorial artist has to work with:
Elements
Line, Tone, Colour, Texture, Form, Proportion, Direction
Principles
Unity, Contrast, Dominance, Repetition, Variety, Balance, Harmony
The principles of composition are found in every form of art work – music, literature, design.
We will always come up against the need to structure reality to form a harmonious whole.
These are the tools that a pictorial artist has to work with:
Elements
Line, Tone, Colour, Texture, Form, Proportion, Direction
Principles
Unity, Contrast, Dominance, Repetition, Variety, Balance, Harmony
2 - QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN PLANNING THE PICTURE:
HAVE A WORKING PLAN
Subject:
Composition:
Aim:
Medium:
Method:
Materials:
Evaluation:
- Why did I want to paint this?
- What is the absolute essence of what I want to say?
- Do I understand my subject enough to be able to convey it?
- What are the minimal elements I can incorporate in my painting and still have it convey my meaning?
- How can I re-arrange necessary elements to further improve the painting; i.e. to make what I want to say even better?
- With a plan in mind for drawing, value and composition; HOW can I use colour to make my painting work best for me.
HAVE A WORKING PLAN
Subject:
Composition:
Aim:
Medium:
Method:
Materials:
Evaluation: