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Michael Georges · 12-03-2002, 02:14 PM

This does not only apply to portraits, but generally all painting:

Dominant line
Dominant direction
Dominant size
Dominant shape
Dominant texture
Dominant value
Dominant color

Unity demands dominance.

12-03-2002, 02:14 PM	#2
Michael Georges PAINTING PORTRAITS FROM LIFE MODERATOR FT Professional Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 846	Dominance is certainly one of the keys This does not only apply to portraits, but generally all painting: Dominant line Dominant direction Dominant size Dominant shape Dominant texture Dominant value Dominant color Unity demands dominance. __________________ Michael Georges www.fineportraitsinoil.com Michael's Life Drawing & Painting Blog Regular and consistent work from life will improve your portraits. Drawing skills are the foundation of all an artist does.