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The rule of thirds

The rule of thirds is a proven way to build a good composition, regardless of your object
What is its use?

The rule says: if you divide any composition on a third by vertical and horizontal lines, and then place the main elements along these lines or at their intersection, the image will be as interesting and dynamic as possible. Artists use this rule mainly for landscapes, but in fact it works great and with still life, and with figures of a person and even with portraits. The rule of thirds is a clear instruction on the location of focal points. Their room at the intersections of any of the 9 rectangles will make the composition balanced and attractive.

1. Origins

The rule of the third originated in the canvases of the Renaissance. Now it is more known as the reception of photographers. In the picture of Valentin de Boulogne it is clear that the faces of the main characters are located along the upper dividing line, creating dynamics.

2. Landscapes

It is in their creation that artists often resort to the rule of thirds. In the picture of Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes, the horizon coincides with the lower line, and the array of mountains fills the left sections. The center of the tree is located on the border of the two upper right sections. Perfectly.

3. Asymmetric compositions

The creation of such is the main goal of the rule of thirds. If all the elements are placed symmetrically, this brings boredom. If they are displaced by the rule of thirds, the asymmetry begins to play into our hands!

4. Focal points

The rule of thirds allows you to successfully place the main focal points. The eyes and ear in the portrait are located on the upper horizontal line. Other important details, for example, a section of warm light - at the intersection of lines.

5. Glancing View

The rule of the third sets the necessary glide of the picture. At the work of Peter Paul Rubens, the main focus is a bull located at the intersection of lines. Secondary focal elements are also at intersections. The action shown in this way causes the viewer to glance from one focal point to another.

6. Still life

I took this photo by placing the objects according to the rule of thirds: the banana with its shadow was located along the bottom line, and the light falling on the mango is on the upper right intersection. The composition looks harmonious thanks to the rule of thirds.

7. The distribution of light

The next step is to create a picture. At first I made schematic strokes to competently demarcate the light areas. Note that the left and bottom rows of the third are the focus of dark tones, and the incident light at the top right intersection creates a bright focal point.

8. The sketch

I began by sketching the shadows, making them saturated. For greater asymmetry, I deliberately slightly straightened the shadow of a banana. This will make it "parallel" to the lower dividing line.

9. Add colors

I added more color to common shapes. The top three sections filled a dark color that would seem to frame the light center. I also straightened the line of the table surface with a known purpose - "parallelize" it with the top line.

10. Final touches

Paints of lighter tones and detailed drawing complete the still life. The light falling on the table takes 2/3 of the composition. For the light center, I densely applied a light dye, this clearly indicated the main focus center.

























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