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"Landscape Composition Rules"
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Author: Johannes_Vloothuis, Contributing Editor

Fig. 40. Incorrect. The tip of the pine tree is touching the top. Since you can't add more canvas, you'll have to lop off part of that tree! :-)
23. “X” forms are unpleasant.
24. Do not close the viewer out. Invite him in. A do not trespass sign does not apply to paintings.
Left Fig. 42. Incorrect: The artist by closing the door is telling us that we are on private property. Right. Fig. 43 . Better. Doesn’t this composition make you feel more welcome?
Recommendation. When you depict an area with no light such as a entrance to a building with the light off. Don’t use black. The color of absolute darkness is purple.
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