Compositional Gauntlet

 Compositional studies

You must complete 12 of the following pieces in your sketchbook. Please focus on creating strong and interesting compositions. You may use photography for up to a maximum of half (6) of the pieces.

Each picture must be at least 4" x 4"

1. Formal Line (contour) Organic
2. Informal Line Organic
3. Formal Line Inorganic
4. Informal Line Inorganic
5. Formal Line Negative space
6. Informal Line negative space
7. Formal Colour Organic
8. Informal Colour Organic
9. Formal Colour Inorganic
10. Informal Colour Inorganic
11. Formal Colour Negative Space
12. Informal Colour Negative Space
13. Formal Shaded Organic
14. Informal Shaded Organic
15. Formal Shaded Inorganic
16. Informal Shaded Inorganic
17. Formal Shaded Negative Space
18. Informal Shaded Negative Space

Formal : Focal point centered, Closed, Symmetrical, Visual movement is horizontal/vertical/circular, Visually calm
Informal : Focal point off-center, Open, Asymmetric, Visual movement is diagonal/random/elliptical, Visually tense


Definition of "organic" (ref dictionary.com):
Fine Arts - of or pertaining to the shapes or forms in a work of art that are of irregular contour and seem to resemble or suggest forms found in nature.