http://www.finearttips.com/2009/02/composition-yinyang-of-painting/ Fine Art Tips and Techniques Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:58:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.finearttips.com/2009/02/composition-yinyang-of-painting/#comment-1625 Rule of Thirds – Composition in Art | Lori McNee Artist Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:42:22 +0000 http://www.lorimcnee.com/blog/?p=45#comment-1625 [...] The Rule of Thirds is actually a guideline more than a rule.  It is intended to help the artist with the placement of the elements and focal point within the composition.  But, if you want your viewer to ignore the other parts of your painting, then go ahead break a rule and center your subject like a big bull’s-eye!  Knowing why you do something and what effect will have on the viewer leads to a good composition.  [...] [...] The Rule of Thirds is actually a guideline more than a rule.  It is intended to help the artist with the placement of the elements and focal point within the composition.  But, if you want your viewer to ignore the other parts of your painting, then go ahead break a rule and center your subject like a big bull’s-eye!  Knowing why you do something and what effect will have on the viewer leads to a good composition.  [...]

]]> http://www.finearttips.com/2009/02/composition-yinyang-of-painting/#comment-623 Opposites Attract in painting | Lori McNee Artist Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:42:23 +0000 http://www.lorimcnee.com/blog/?p=45#comment-623 [...] yin/yang philosophy can be applied to every aspect of art.  This includes composition,  color harmony , contrast, value, balance,  etc.  In the following posts I will discuss how [...] [...] yin/yang philosophy can be applied to every aspect of art.  This includes composition,  color harmony , contrast, value, balance,  etc.  In the following posts I will discuss how [...]

]]> http://www.finearttips.com/2009/02/composition-yinyang-of-painting/#comment-27 Lisa Hunt Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:16:56 +0000 http://www.lorimcnee.com/blog/?p=45#comment-27 Great analogy. Your blog is very thought provoking! I know for myself, that yin/yang energy does begin at the sketching stage and evolves into a gut feeling as I progress through the subsequent final drawing/painting. I think you're right-on regarding the contrasts between mellifluous rhythm and deliberate edgy intent. I think a strong "feng shui" composition utilizes both a calm flow AND salient focal point/s as a means of carrying the eye through a piece. Of course, there are always exceptions, but I think generally-speaking and in the context of classical aesthetics, maintaining the balance of energies will make for a stronger composition. These pieces are beautiful, Lori and demonstrate what you've put forth here. Great analogy. Your blog is very thought provoking! I know for myself, that yin/yang energy does begin at the sketching stage and evolves into a gut feeling as I progress through the subsequent final drawing/painting. I think you’re right-on regarding the contrasts between mellifluous rhythm and deliberate edgy intent. I think a strong “feng shui” composition utilizes both a calm flow AND salient focal point/s as a means of carrying the eye through a piece. Of course, there are always exceptions, but I think generally-speaking and in the context of classical aesthetics, maintaining the balance of energies will make for a stronger composition. These pieces are beautiful, Lori and demonstrate what you’ve put forth here.

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