Spatial emphasis involves the orientation of a subject within the photographic frame.Ī lone subject located in the center of an image will attract attention. There are many ways to create emphasis in a photo. Color, space, texture, and line work together to determine the focus of an image. Stephen Crane (Unsplash)Įmphasis shapes the center of interest in an image. The symmetrical balance of this walkway creates depth and leads the viewer’s eye through the image. You can also try to photograph different fields of texture and color. Try moving your camera to achieve different perspectives to emphasize balance in an image. Both applications are okay, depending on the desired outcome.īalance is sensual in that it “feels” wrong or right. An unbalanced image creates disunity or unrest. Radial Balance Symmetry: Elements spaced equally around a central point, Like spokes on a bicycle wheel.Ī carefully balanced image lends a sense of stability to a photo.For example, a textured surface on one side of an image with a smooth, matte surface on the other. Asymmetry: Contrasting elements balance the image.Symmetry: Both sides of an image reflect the same subject matter, like a mirror image.It can either unite a photo or create division. What time of day will you choose? Below are some rural scene illustrations to get you inspired!Balance is used to illustrate the visual weight of an image. If it’s night, you’ll see the glow of electric lights through the windows. In the morning or afternoon, buildings and objects will cast long shadows on the ground. The time of day you choose will significantly impact how you choose to draw and render your scene, especially in an urban environment. You could draw a city from the future or a place with an old-word vibe.įor this final week, I’d like you to consider two things for your urban scene: Season and Time of Day Seasonĭecide now what season it will be in your scene: winter, spring, summer, or fall? Choosing a season will give your scene a special mood and feeling and help you think of extra details you can include. Your scene could be inspired by a country or famous city.
IDEAS: You could draw some storefronts, a street corner, or a cityscape. It’s our final week of Scene School…are you ready for some city life? This week we’ll be drawing an urban scene. Highlights & Shadows: Finish your piece by adding additional cast shadows created by your light source as well as highlights. Texture & Detail: add linework and detail to depict texture and fine detailsĭ. Be sure to consider your light source as you add shading!Ĭ. Basic Shading: Apply basic shading to the elements of your scene to give them form and volume. TIP: IF you are unsure about what colors to use, it can help to scribble in colors on a temporary layer to get your color palette figured out.ī. Color: Start by coloring in everything in the composition in flat colors. This is the stage when you’ll draw everything as you want it to look in the final art. Trace over all the components of your scene, this time drawing shapes and details that you’ll use in your final piece. In Procreate, reduce the opacity of your initial sketch, then create a new layer. Start with the largest parts first and work your way to the smaller elements of your scene. Use basic shapes, like ovals, rectangles, cubes, etc., and leave out the details. In this step you are determining the placement and scale of the different components in your scene. Step 1a: Layout components as basic shapesĬreate a rough sketch of your scene’s layout.
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