Analysis of Taos Gorge Fusion
Taos Gorge Fusion, 20x16, oil I did not use a Dynamic Symmetry Armature during the design of this painting. I decided to analyze the design against an armature to see how the painting could be improved - or not. First I layered a Dynamic Symmetry Armature plus Rebated Squares on the painting as is: Taos Gorge Fusion with Dynamic Symmetry++ Armature Visit my website to read the Description of this painting. In the description I remark on the inspiration artists have derived from this gorge's configuration; it does lend itself to analysis via an armature. However, I can see several points to make: if the brightness of the sky is to be a focal point, it's not close to our usual focal points: the intersections of diagonals and their reciprocals. In fact, though, perhaps a better focal point would be within the gorge itself. I do see an alignment of edges of the canyon with the armature. Also note the parallel of the river with a reciprocal line. But I decided to ana...