Pencil Sketching, 2nd Edition

The key in learning balance is to avoid equal

emphasis within the same picture frame.

This shows a static composition.

This shows a more dynamic composition by moving the

pivoting point (“p”) off to one side.

This arrangement takes advantage of the space to

the right of “p” an duses it to balance “A”— a very

effective strategy when used with framing.

p

p

p

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