This first example,
a pastel from 2013
was an experiment
in symmetrical balance.
The picture frame is divided diagonally between rocky foreground and waves.
The circular formation of the rocks is echoed by the splashes.
Colour and textural contrasts complete the design.
This second piece is watercolour
and a looser, more abstract approach
allowed for a more asymmetrical design.
Smaller areas of concentrated colour
are balanced against
large areas of foamy, pale whites.
The whole is tied together
by the diagonal band of darks, shadowy rocks
merging into deep blue water.
Both pieces were based on a series of my photos.
Digital cameras allow for a great deal of leeway
when it comes to composing pictures.
Even a mid-range camera
provides the opportunity
for cropping and zooming
in on interesting details.
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