ලංකාවේ චිත්‍ර කලාව ගැන සැලකිල්ලෙන් විමසීමේදී composition

 

rule of thirds

Positioning the focal point is an important consideration. A central feature can split a composition in two halves; placing it off-centre usually makes for a more striking composition. A good way to arrive at a balanced composition is to divide the picture plane into thirds with equally spaced imaginary lines, two horizontal and two vertical. Align the important elements of your composition, for example the horizon line and predominant subject, along or near these lines and in the vicinity of their intersection points, then juggle the elements until you get a pleasing balance.

Selection and orientation

Many landscape paintings are painted in a 

A vertical subject such as this tree can split a painting in two if placed in the middle, hence it is better placed off-centre. The level of the horizon follows the ‘rule of thirds’, creating a balanced and pleasing layout.

Selection and orientation

Many landscape paintings are painted in a landscape format, but most views offer a choice between portrait, square or landscape orientation. Looking through a viewfinder helps make the decision. You can cut an aperture out of card but the most flexible viewfinder is literally at your fingertips. Touch the forefingers and thumbs of both hands together to form a roughly rectangular-shaped aperture, which can be elongated or squared at will, moved back and forth, and orientated vertically or horizontally

Light and shade

Balancing areas of light and shade is key to a good composition. Look for variety, with at least three distinct tonal values, and balance areas of light with passages of medium and dark tone. Even the most mundane of views can make an exciting composition when there is a satisfying pattern of light and shade.

Leading lines

When sketched out in pencil, the initial composition uses lines to describe the contours of hills, trees, roads and buildings. Line has the power to lead the eye into and around the painting, so look for flow lines in the landscape that can help direct the eye – linear features such as lanes, rivers and fences, or lines of repetition that reinforce features, such as long reflections or linear shadows.