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Red highlights the artist’s perfect reading matter
Now I add the secondary focal point, which is a copy of ImagineFX magazine
f loating in the air. I also decide to introduce a new local colour. The red of the text
ensures the magazine stands out despite its small size within the composition.7
Roughing things up
I darken the background with a used brush pen –
the worn-out bristles enable me to create more irregular-
looking strokes. I also use my fingertip to smudge the
hard edge of the circle.
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Tiger tiger, burning bright
Now you can see why I placed the martial arts character facing right: I wanted
him to support the momentum of the tiger. I had an idea to draw an organic element
(the tiger) after I drew the train. Now I’m respecting composition theory!9
Going against received wisdom
I draw another supporting character to help
enhance my story. If I follow accepted composition theory
he should be facing left, but I decide to have him facing
right to create another interaction moment.
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