More ideas to help you design your picture

Good Composition/design makes Great Pictures

SPEND TIME DESIGNING and COMPOSING YOUR PICTURE

Here are some guidelines:

1. Think about composition before you start.

2. The shape and orientation of your canvas is the first step in composition.

3. Do many thumbnail sketches to test your composition.

4. Avoid symmetry.

5. Keep the main feature off centre.

6. Remember the 'Thirds Rule'.

7. Consider a lead-in.

8. Have one strong focal point.

9. Maximise tonal and colour contrast at focal point.

10. Use texture to add extra interest.

11. Plan your colour scheme to create the mood.