In Design Dynamic Paintings, artist Ed Labadie distills the essentials of good design and composition into easy-to-understand principles useful no matter what style—from representational to abstract—pursued by the artist. Using both classic and contemporary paintings as examples, Labadie covers the importance of concepts such as balance, harmony, unity, repetition, conflict and resolution, motion, finding a focal point, and capturing light. Step-by-step demonstrations illustrate the progression from basic lines and shapes to finished works in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Viewers learn how to compose a scene from nature and how a still life can be rendered as realistic or abstract to create two widely divergent results. Labadie even extends his explanations into photography and other disciplines as disparate as musical composition and food presentation, all the while emphasizing the importance of instinct and intuition. Likely to appeal not only to artists but also to anyone interested in design, composition, or aesthetics, this is highly recommended. Aud: C, P. (F. Gardner)
Design Dynamic Paintings
(2010) 66 min. DVD: $34.95. Studio Labadie (dist. by The AV Cafe). Volume 26, Issue 3
Design Dynamic Paintings
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