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why the One Rule of Composition works |
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making things interesting |
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dividing the boundaries of your painting |
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interesting boundary divisions |
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dividing the space between objects |
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varied spacing adds interest |
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creating interesting shapes |
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interesting shapes in common objects |
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interesting shapes: applied |
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creating interesting groupings |
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achieving dynamic balance |
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the importance of balance |
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static versus dynamic balance |
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balancing visual weight and energy |
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compositional ``magnets'' |
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exploring the four ``sweet spots'' |
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lines, leads and pointers |
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attract, entertain and retain the viewer |
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the importance of value contrast |
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vary your values for interest |
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seeing your subject as a pattern of values |
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lead the viewer's eye to your focal point |
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use values to enhance mood |
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turn the ordinary into the extraordinary |
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gradation of value creates interest |
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harmony within value contrast |
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color contrast at the focal point |
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selecting your still life subjects |
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making compositional choices |
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choosing varied intervals |
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an alphabet of landscape composition |
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basic value patterns for landscapes |
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placing the head and upper body |
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creating a dynamic figure |
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the figure as an interesting shape |
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conclusion |
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