Thematic Commenting #2: Composition

As part of our mission to provide members with constructive comments at ProjectComment, we present to you the second edition of our new project: Thematic Commenting, a focused approach to commenting where each edition revolves around a key component of art.

Each edition will feature a different topic (e.g. Color, Perspective, etc.)

If you would like to receive specific comments about that topic, you have one week to sign up.

After one week, the edition will officially launch with a feature of all submissions where you can receive constructive comments.

This Month's Theme is... Composition!

Composition refers to the placement of subjects with respect to the canvas, the surroundings and/or other subjects. It analyzes where everything is on the canvas and how effective or believable that arrangement appears. It also puts emphasis on the focus of the picture, positive/negative space, and balance. (Not to be confused with the literary application of composition).

Rules

Artwork must contain one of the following:

• 2+ Subjects
• Environment
• Graphic Design
• Typography
  

(Exceptions can be made if artwork demonstrates deliberate use of composition.)

Visual artwork only

Only one artwork allowed per person, per topic.

Possible Discussion Points:

• Is the focus of the picture drawn in a place where it stands out or can be seen easily?

• Does the composition feel like a unified concept or is it disjointed?

• Positive/Negative Space: Is there a nice balance of empty/blank space and detail? Likewise, do any parts of the canvas feel too empty or too cluttered?

• Does the placement of the subjects feel optimal to you or should anything be shifted?

• Are there variations in quality between the different elements of the picture?

• Does the composition look dynamic or flat?

• Do your eyes want to explore the canvas or stay in one spot?

Sign up now by replying to this journal with a link to your artwork OR submitting to this folder.

Deadline: Friday March 9th

Questions? Leave a comment below, or contact DTKinetic