BobBlast 513 - "Composition Lesson - Three Big Ones"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 513
Composition Lesson - Three Big Ones
Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
Up Down… Left Right… Diagonal… this is your eye movement. The painter guiding you through a path of visual excitement and visual rest. In this BobBlast we explore three separate graphic design compositions, universally recognized as a strong composition.
Let’s look at the definitions of each:
Vertical composition emphasizes height and vertical lines and shapes.
This composition suggests a sense of upward motion and rhythm.
Horizontal composition lets the viewer’s eye move across the painting. This composition is ideal for landscapes and reclining figures.
Diagonal composition emphasizes motion, gives the painting a sense of depth and suggests perspective.
In the demo, I paint the structure of each of these compositions-you can see how I start. After I select the composition and paint the basic foundation on the surface, I then decide where the focal point is going to be… usually at one point in the golden section.
Selecting a strong graphic design composition is one of my 5Cs that I use to create a painting. To learn more, come to my Monthly Demo on May 9th and watch me do a painting from start to finish, using my 5Cs as a jumping off point!
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Creating a Series, Using the 5Cs
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•June 22-23, 2024
Loose Florals & Landscapes
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[@kristakeshishian8278]

Hey Bob!🎉 I just want you to know YOURE THE BEST! Not only are you inspiring but you've taught me to LET GO.... HAVE FUN! I admire you and am thankful for your sweet little face on CZcams! ❤ God bless you sir!

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you for your very kind words!

[@Sonyamixedmedia]

Thanks Bob you explain things so beautifully.

[@BunnyLang]

I love your videos and enthusiasm, Bob!

[@leigh-annh2544]

I love your videos Bob (and Kate)!You don’t muck about and you get straight to the point! Thank you.

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

LOL! YES - Thanks!

[@cburrough2012]

Brilliant Bob! G'day from Australia 🇦🇺. Love your way of teaching. Always fun!❤

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Ah! Thank you! And - it always must be fun!

[@kriswashburn274]

You always inspire me! I haven’t watched you for a while because I have been busy taking a classes. Thanks for reiterating composition and focal point❤️

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you Kris!

[@sevresblue]

Thank you - we can always use a review of the important stuff!

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you Kelley! Appreciate your comment.

[@pashaveres4629]

You make it look so easy! 😊
The point, I suppose, is that it iz easy. So much personal blockage to overcome. Took me decades. So exciting to watch, your every canvas explodes with possibilities! Have even tried a few of these myself. Wonder about attending a live event... but everything is so far. Aloha 🤙🏾

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you Pasha! We also do zoom online workshops too! Go to my website.

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Great Bob,your abstracts looked fab! 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Hi Cathy! Thanks!

[@donitafichter8298]

Thanks Bob! Always reminding me about those crucial fundamentals!

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thanks! Yep!

[@joburrow9863]

Thanks Bob !

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thanks!

[@andreaharley4047]

Good reminder of the basics.Thanks Bob you are a true gent.❤🙂👍😇

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Why thank you Andrea! Great to hear from you, as always!

[@Naturetherapyminute]

You are the best.

[@morganantoinettephoenix1107]

Agreed

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you for your comments!

[@ellenwasserstrom5093]

Bob- you always simplify things so beautifully. I wonder where to put focal point in a “scatter” composition!

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Hi Ellen,
In a "Scatter" composition - I would probably call it "Constellation" - I would locate the focal point in the Golden Section.

[@taketimetoseait396]

Enjoyed finding your video "WHY neutrals" ...maybe somelike that again.
Like to make a chart on the 16 ways?😊 Ann,

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

Your videos are so helpful Bob. Thank you!

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you so much!

[@ritabykhovsky4175]

Благодарю. Всегда очень интересно.

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you Rita!

[@JB-ot9uk]

Brilliant 🧑‍🎨

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you!

[@-Poloh]

🙏

[@anitasosnowska7896]

😊

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you Anita!