Prompt 1

Question 1

Composition/Arrangement

Rule of thirds

Answer 1

Men and seats positioned along right-hand third, edge of units on left third, tops of windows and door along top third.

Creates a visually balanced composition.

Question 2

Composition/Arrangement

Leading lines/focal point

Answer 2

Used leading lines to create clear focal point in the composition/arrangement. Edge of countertop, line of seats, line of cabinets, ceiling lead to two figures.

This draws the viewer’s eye to this spot in the painting.

Question 3

Media handling and/or techniques

Thinned oil paint

Answer 3

Used technique of thinning oil paint to build detail in glass/metal surfaces with minimal texture.

Maintaining flatness of canvas created polished photograph-like finish.

Question 4

Media handling and/or techniques

Pencil tracing

Answer 4

Used technique of drawing detailed pencil line drawing before painting, did it by projecting photo to trace.

Created an accurate painting that was as true to original photogrpah as possible.