Focal points

too obvious I expect, but I haven't checked the group yet... So, I checked, no lines of pencils yet. good. Shot with 135mm f2 and a 36mm extension tube, lit with one light pencil left, 1m @ 1/64th and one right 2m @ 1/64th. cropped square, vignette added, sharpened a bit and I still missed the focus point :( and also, paying some attention to the "skills" thread in the group discussion with lead lines

Emphasis is the repetition of key words and phrases or the careful arrangement of words to give them special weight and prominence.

"The merit of any design is judged on a set of principles that includes balance, emphasis, proportion,rhythm, and harmony. These same principles may be applied to works of fine art, architecture, or any creative endeavor." I chose a picture that displays emphasis. Any visual design or presentation has a focal point, it's the piece that the artist wants the audience to see first. "Emphasis can be achieved through a variety of techniques, which are size,repetition, contrast, and unique…

this is an example of form in photography. It uses one point perspective to create the illusion of depth.

Fine line black ink hand drawn perspective cityscape illustration

Emphasis adds interest to art. It is used to direct your eye to the focal point. Explore how artists achieve emphasis through contrast and technique.

Messy Modernism is a collection of Giclée fine art prints of original, minimalist illustrations conceived and designed after hours by TRÜF.

The rule of thirds is a principle of composition that helps you keep your images dynamic. It gives you eight elements to work with -- four lines and four intersections. Placing points of interest along the lines or at the intersections tends to create a more interesting composition.

Grey & Yellow abstract cityscape painting by Simon Fairless

Gestalt principles are important to understand. They sit at the foundation of everything we do visually as designers. They describe how everyone visually perceives objects. This article is part of a new series about design principles that can serve both as a refresher for seasoned designers and reference for newcomers to the industry. Hopefully, the content covered here isn't too obvious and self-explanatory, but it's always great to have a nice quick refresher every now and again, isn't it?