Dominance - Line

The directions of lines in a painting can create a mood. Horizontal lines suggest rest, calm and peace. Vertical lines communicate formality and balance. Oblique lines are suggestive of movement, tension and energy.

It is desirable to establish a dominance of one line direction. Then you can use a subordinate line to provide some relief and set up a a touch of conflict.

In the painting of "Murray Hill Landing", the dominant lines are verticals. But see if if you can pick out the obliques that break up the verticality and suggest movement.