Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Purple Beach - Colour and Texture Experimentation

Reflection & Analysis
  • Two sets of complementary colours:
    • Yellow versus Purple
    • Red versus Green
  • The colours create tension and produce an interesting image
  • Composition:
    • Simple composition with clear horizon 
    • Main subject (rock) supports the rule of thirds
    • Top third controlled and balanced with straight lines versus bottom 2/3 which is dynamic with lots of curves and has higher value contrast.


Purple Beach Symmetry

In the version beneath, "Purple Beach Symmetry", I wanted to achieve a more balanced  feel. The removal of the yellowish rocks, which were working against the purple, reinforces the more balanced and calmer impression of the image. Not only due to the removal of the yellow but also because of the created symmetry with a recognizable repetitive pattern. Now solely the complementary colours green and some tones of red are working against each other which works nicely in this piece. 

Development Process

Surreal Textures




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