For this task, I’ve chosen 2 paintings to analyze in regards to composition. The first one is ‘Unlimited Blade Works’ by Erik.

In this piece, the artist used the “L” composition. It is not very straightforward but wants to direct our attention to the battle happening on the right. The rest of the environment is framing that scene and pointing toward that scene. The fact that he puts the main action in the light and what is close to us in the shadow plays a big part in drawing our attention toward the battle.

The second image is ‘The Last Day’ by Eden West.

The artist used the Rule of the Thirds. If we divide the image into 3 columns, both vertically and horizontally, we can see that character on the left is almost perfectly aligned with the focal points on the left. Same applies to the action in the distance.

For this task we had to pick 2 pictures and analyse them in regards to light and color.

My first pick for this task is River Eucalyptus Tree by Graham Gerken. In it we can see all the plants reflected on the river, so we have reflection there. We also have bounced light as there are some areas not directly illuminated and we have some blues on the tree that are light bounced from the river. There is also sub-surface scattering and the leaves and the grass seem to have a glow but is just the light partially passing through.

In regards to color, we don’t have a big variety in hue or complementary colors but we do have different values that give the painting some depth.

My second choice is Alone Among the Lights by Wenqing Yan, also known as Yuumei.

In this one we have a lot of complementary colors. Oranges against blues and greens against purples. We also have bounced light and sub-surface scattering.