Exercise with Composition... not timed

   Rule of thirds:  
     Imagine your picture plane divided into thirds in both directions.  Focal point for the composition, ideally, could be at any point of the intersecting lines.     Composition is more pleasing with the focal point off center, and never directly in the center of the image.  This creates asymmetrical balance, rather than formal balance, and is more pleasing to the eye.  

Just leave the impression of your subject.... Tell a story...My hubby actually came to get this, while I was painting it... Lunchtime.  He did bring it back, though !!

3 timed apples... 10 minutes each.... reviewing what I've learned from Carol Marine, and others..... Sort of . 'back to the ole drawing board' ha ha ha

Taking a day to redo some of the exercises that need to be reviewed..... timed paintings are a good way to keep fresh, use larger brushes, make quicker decisions about shape and value, and not get too "fussy" with the images... starting with very simple subjects is best..    I've decided to do this for awhile, so I can reinforce some of the things I've learned along the way......