The key to creating dynamic paintings is designing a pleasing composition—meaning the arrangement of objects in a painting and the way in which they relate to one another. A good composition will appear balanced and harmonious, with the various elements working together to create an eye-catching scene. The next several pages will show you how to establish a center of interest, or focal point; create a visual path that leads the viewer’s eye through the painting; organize the elements in your painting; and choose a format—horizontal, vertical, or panorama—that complements your subject.
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