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1. Center composition: C position is the most eye-catching
Put what you want to highlight in the center of the picture or near the center, like a star standing in the C position of the stage in a concert, the audience can see it at a glance. This method of composition is often used to highlight a theme or focal point and create a symmetrical and focused visual effect.
2. Horizontal line composition: calmness at a glance
Horizontal line composition emphasizes the position and direction of the horizontal lines in the picture, which are usually placed in the center or near the center of the picture to create a sense of balance and stability, and is often used in scenes such as landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes.
3. Vertical line composition: a sense of balance and stability
Emphasize the position and direction of the vertical line in the picture, corresponding to the horizontal line composition method, placing the vertical line in the center or near the center of the picture, creating a sense of balance and stability
4. Three-quarter composition: tips for balanced images
Divide the image into nine equal parts and place key elements at the intersection of these equal parts or close to the dividing line to create a more dynamic, balanced and appealing image. This way the image looks balanced and the background is displayed without being too monotonous.
5. Diagonal compositions: move with more feeling
Place things along the diagonal of the picture, like putting a slide diagonally, and it feels like the picture has movement all of a sudden. Drawing running puppies, athletes in sports, you can draw wind-like speed with it!
6. Symmetrical compositions: left and right alike are super neat
Take a symmetrical form by making things exactly the same on the left, right, or top and bottom in the horizontal, vertical, or center direction. Painting palaces and lake reflections, with it you can draw a neat and solemn feeling. This creates a sense of balance and harmony
7. Guiding line composition: guiding the viewer's line of sight
The leading line can be any line that is obviously present in the picture, such as roads, rivers, trees, etc.. Thus, the purpose of emphasizing the theme and enhancing the dynamics and sense of depth of the picture is achieved
8. Framing composition: putting a frame around the focus
Use surrounding objects or elements as a border for the picture. Framing the focal point to be painted is like adding a nice frame to a photograph, thus enhancing the depth, hierarchy and visual appeal of the picture.
9. Repeat composition: sitting in rows is really neat!
Line up things that look similar, like rows of soldiers and pieces of flower petals. It looks neat and super rhythmic.
10. Circular composition: a circle for better focus
By putting things in a circle or placing them in a circle, like everyone dancing around a campfire, the eye is instantly centered in the middle and the picture is more complete.
11. White space composition: there are surprises in a lot of blank space.
Keeping large blank areas in the frame highlights the subject or focal point and gives the image a clean look. Create a clean, crisp, and calming visual effect.
12. Triangular composition: stable and lively
Create or utilize triangular shaped elements in the picture to build the picture. Highlight the subject or focal point to make the image stable and interesting.
13. Centering the main eye: a trick to catch the eye
A bit like the center composition, often the face or eyes and other key parts of the character in the center of the picture, highlighting the character's expression and demeanor, and instantly catch the audience's eye.
14. Golden Spiral Composition: Born to Look Good
Draw a spiral line according to the principle of the golden section and put the emphasis on the line. Such a picture is inherently in line with everyone's aesthetics and looks good any way.
15. radiating composition: like the sun shining brightly
Centered on a point, things spread outward like the sun's rays. It makes a strong visual impact and is particularly attractive.
16. Layered compositions: one layer at a time is super rich!
Divide the picture into foreground, center, background several layers, just like building blocks, layer by layer stacked up, the picture more three-dimensional, the content is also richer.
17. Dynamic compositions: moving is exciting!
Use crooked lines and deformed shapes to show the feeling of something in motion. Drawing scenes of ball games and fights, you can draw a tense and exciting atmosphere with it.
18. Mirror Image Composition: The Secret in Reflection
Use the reflection in the water and mirror to make the picture symmetrical up and down or left and right. It's like looking in a mirror, which is especially interesting and a bit mysterious.
19. Contrasting compositions: the big contrast is what attracts the eyes
Put things that are very different together, such as big and small, black and white. The stronger the contrast, the more appealing it is to the viewer and the better it expresses the theme.
20. Foreground composition: nearer, larger, farther, more three-dimensional
Through the addition of foreground elements, you can form a layered structure of foreground, midground and background in the picture. Just like looking at the mountains in the distance and the trees in the near distance, the picture has a more spatial sense, enhances the layering and three-dimensionality of the picture, and makes the picture richer and fuller.
After learning these 20 composition methods, you'll be able to pick the most suitable composition for whatever subject you want to draw in AI. Open the AI Paint tool and try it out!