Position focal points in art approximately one-third across or down the painting, or at the golden ratio, or at the rabatment of the rectangle. (See contrast of temperature) San Simeone Piccolo, Venice, Italy by Barry John Raybould Method 5: Place the focal point a third way across or down the painting There is no argument that the church itself is the focal point. In this painting “ San Simeone Piccolo, Venice, Italy” I was drawn by the warm whites on entrance and the cold blue/green of the dome. Bird of Paradise by Barry John Raybould Method 4: Keep the warmest and coolest colors together In “ Bird of Paradise” the background is a neutral grey, but the flower head itself is painted in highly saturated orange and red. Marrakesh Alley by Barry John Raybould Method 3: Use highly saturated color in contrast to a neutral backgroundĪdding one or two points of saturated color make your focal point pop out from the rest of the painting. It was such a bright day the buildings were brilliantly light, so I painted the figures in a contrasting dark. Alternatively if the scene is mostly bright, make the focal point much darker, as in this painting “ Marrakesh Alley“. Make the focal area lighter than its surroundings if possible, since the eye is attracted to light. Carmel Lagoon by Barry John Raybould Method 2: Make the focal point the darkest or lightest part of the painting In “ Carmel Lagoon” I used the receding water, the lines of the hills, and the direction of the clouds to draw the eye to the walkers on the beach. The simplest way to create a focal point in art is to walk them to it using lines. 5 Ways to Create a Focal Point in Art Method 1: Use lines to lead the viewer to your focal point You do not want to dilute the main focal point, but secondary focal points help to keep the viewer’s eye moving around the painting and keeps them interested. Conversely, if you are primarily interested in the sky, tone down the sea.įor beginners, practice getting one good focal point in your art, which will instantly help you improve your compositions.Īs you increase your skills you can add more focal points, but always make sure you have one focal point that stands out above the others. For example, when painting marine scenes, if you are interested primarily in the ocean, tone the sky down and simplify it so it does not detract from the ocean. Instant focal point in your art! How Many Focal Points Should I Add to My Art? No prizes for guessing that I was attracted by the saturated red of the umbrella on an otherwise grey day. In “ A Rainy Day In Venice” you can immediately see what inspired me to create this painting. A Rainy Day in Venice by Barry John Raybould The focal point in art is one of the easiest and fastest ways to create a composition that will keep your viewers interested, and lead them to the subject of your painting. Is it the mountain, the house, or the people? What is your painting really about? If you are painting a landscape with a mountain, a house with a road leading up to it, and perhaps some people on the road, you need to decide which is your focal point.
You need to direct your viewer to one part of your painting and make that area more interesting. Many beginners look at a scene and try to paint all of it, leaving the painting without any focus.
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