Week 3: Composition- Quick Sketch 2

This is a second collaboration of 1 minute sketches consisting of multiple still-life set ups. The main focus is again on composition and how the arrangement of objects works well together. They all have different vantage points that show off the certain characteristics of tonal and textural values in each composition. The lower left image with the two bouquets of flowers arranged opposite each other in particular has an interesting line of sight which falls across the drawing to allow the viewer's gazes to wander. In the other compositions the line of sight is primarily either straight across landscape or straight down portrait.

This image contains more viewer interest, because it's spread evenly across the page. From the vase in the upper left to the flowers in the lower right. From these two focal points there is something to attract the gaze of the viewer, similar to the sketch above which also allows the eye to wander from one side to another. As for the two on the right these two are much tighter and all the objects are closer together kissing, creating a single gaze focal point on each.

Detail on the composition contrasted with the shading again brings up slight concern for improvement, as the compositions lose balance with each other due to the lack of this detail. The shading in some areas also raises concern, as it leads from a darkened area straight into a white area with no balancing of tonal values causing uncertain perspective.