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Author: Johannes_Vloothuis, Contributing Editor
| Fig. 20. Where the lake reaches the land we have a horizontal movement. The pine tree trunk offers the vertical and the grass is placed diagonally. Note: The smaller pine trees help break up what would be otherwise a blue triangular shape. |  |
| 12. When including elements whose nature is usually in movement, if possible indicate their movement but without putting them into compromising positions that would make them feel that they are posing. |
 | Fig. 21. The artist is indicating that the horses are walking. This was achieved by showing the dust they would kick up by dragging their hooves. Also observe fig above. None of the horses are in midair in which case would make them appear that they are flying. The latter would be captured on a photo but don’t paint them this way. The same concept appears to a waterfall. When viewed in a photo it will appear that the water suddenly froze. Some painters copy this from the photo giving an unrealistic hard look. It is better to paint running water blurred. This will give it movement. |
| 13. If you are uncertain from where you want to start your visual path such as a river or road you may want to consider this concept. Most of us read from left to right, so by sheer habit the eye will follow this sequence. |  |
| 14. The visual entrance may also begin at the top left much like reading a book. |  |
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