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Study 01 — establishing grouping and center emphasis.
Study 01 — establishing grouping and center emphasis.
Initial sketching
Process 1
Process 2
Process 3
Heaven and Hell — Composition Study
Composition study for a 18x24 icon painting
- Medium
- Acrylic on Canvas
- Year
- 2023
- Format
- 16"x20"
Intent
The goal was to lock composition and gesture before committing to the large format. These studies test spacing, symmetry vs. natural movement, and the read of focal areas.
Process
- Thumbnail value sketches
- Gesture pass to establish posture and rhythm
- Block-in and grouping adjustments
- Refinement for clarity at mural scale