BobBlast 502 "Cantilever Design Composition - One of my Favorites!"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 502
Cantilever Design Composition… One of my Favorites!

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

This BobBlast features one of my go-to compositions I use when painting abstracts, figures, floral and landscapes. It is the Cantilever Composition… also known as Off-Balance, Asymmetric, Askew or Disproportion!
 
Simply put - This composition is a whole lot of something on one side and a small, alone thing on the other side. It may not seem visually balanced, but it is an esthetic design from nature that is surprisingly attention-getting. 

For this Composition, think:

• BIG vs small
• Chaos vs order
• Soft edges vs hard edges

It is up to the painter to create a “balanced” composition, without the constraints of making the painting symmetrical. For me, asymmetrical is a lot more interesting and freeing than trying to create symmetry. You can achieve that in your painting by using contrasting light and dark colors or values, bright colors and neutrals and also balancing shapes–whether you are using geometric shapes or organic shapes. The possibilities of play are endless! 

This strong compositional design can also suggest an emotional title and message…
•Isolation
•Privacy
•Alone Time
•Away from the Crowd
You get the idea!

Just go for the balance… a whole lot of stuff one one side and a little bit of stuff on the other!

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