Creating a Strong Composition

Composition
Written By Bobby Parker

The composition should be simple, and it should be about one thing, or concept. A deft artist can make even the most mundane subject interesting.

  • When in doubt, keep it simple. Less is more.
  • Take time to plan out your composition.
  • interesting renderings have a harmonious balance of opposites, such as cool and warm, dark and light, thick and thin textures, detail and ambiguity, and hard and soft edges.
  • The unequal treatment of these elements is pleasing to our senses.
    Seek an interesting flow of eye movement - avoid a static composition.

Great compositions don’t just happen by accident. They take planning, patience, and a knowledge of all the visual elements at your disposal.

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Bobby Parker
Hey there, thanks for visiting my online portfolio. My name is Bobby Parker and I’m a Minnesota based illustrator who specializes in photo-real architectural renderings, and I’m not afraid to turn my hand to animation if the job requires it. While growing up in Illinios I always had a childhood interest in drawing and artwork that has stayed with me throughout my career in architecture. I received my architectural education working for some of the most talented architects in Chicago. I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, and pride myself on the ability to deliver a valuable and visually-appealing end product, no matter what the scope. For me, it’s essential to achieve a balance between quality and speed. 24 years after working professionally, I am still combining the fundamentals of art with the most current industry technology, to create incredibly realistic 3D architectural renderings. I love what I do, and I hope that it shows in my portfolio. Please take a minute to visit my work page and drop me a message if you have any questions
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