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"Two Hot Tomatoes" is a 3x6 inch oil on canvas that uses the symmetric composition of two similar sized objects but by selecting a strong horizontal canvas, the composition becomes more interesting. Symmetry is the most difficult thing for an artist to capture and make interesting, yet as humans we are drawn to symmetrical objects and construction. We like the reflection of a row of colorful trees in the water or the entrance of a building to be in the center and similar wings going out in directions from it.
But as an artist, something as simple as the reflection of trees in the water along a river so often puts the horizon line in the center of the picture. Because the picture has borders, what is interesting in nature becomes less interesting on canvas.
Had I placed the tomatoes in the center of a traditionally shaped canvas such as a 8x10 or 16x20, the viewer's eye would move from one to the other and back. By selecting a strong horizontal canvas, I force the viewer to sweep across the images and the edges of the canvas help create visual movement that otherwise isn't there with the subject. But still, neither image is dominate and that may bother some. Yet the choice of canvas to move the eye makes it work for me – and that counts for something. As the artist, I'm betting it will work for others too – you be the judge. I look forward to your comments.
But as an artist, something as simple as the reflection of trees in the water along a river so often puts the horizon line in the center of the picture. Because the picture has borders, what is interesting in nature becomes less interesting on canvas.
Had I placed the tomatoes in the center of a traditionally shaped canvas such as a 8x10 or 16x20, the viewer's eye would move from one to the other and back. By selecting a strong horizontal canvas, I force the viewer to sweep across the images and the edges of the canvas help create visual movement that otherwise isn't there with the subject. But still, neither image is dominate and that may bother some. Yet the choice of canvas to move the eye makes it work for me – and that counts for something. As the artist, I'm betting it will work for others too – you be the judge. I look forward to your comments.
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