Friday, July 16, 2010

Zoom In

When looking at a landscape possibility,  your eyes are capable of taking in a 180+ degree panorama, but including that much subject matter in one painting is not only daunting, it is probably a design and focal point killer.  If you try to include everything in your painting, the painting idea will almost certainly be lost in a forest of details.

The best solution is to zoom in on one area to focus your viewpoint and the viewer's attention.

This painting of a tug illustrates a decision to eliminate much of the vessel in order to create a "T" design.  By omitting the background and rest of the tug, the wheel house is clearly the focal point and the subject of the painting. 
Zoom, Zoom!

2 comments:

  1. This focus suggestion is good Carol, as are all of your suggestions.
    I really like your blogs.
    Maybe you can visit mine and offer a few suggestions?
    www.johnswatercolors.blogspot.com

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  2. Thanks, John,
    I'll visit it, and get back to you. How did you find my blog? Where are you? Thanks for leaving a comment. I never know how many people are reading this. It is encouraging to hear from readers. Spread the word!
    Best, Carol

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