Blog posts about my paintings and about Dynamic Symmetry workshops conducted at the Bluebird Studios in Santa Fe. The most recent workshops are on Intuitive Composition and Dynamic Symmetry with master artist, Albert Handell. You will also find posts on specific topics such as "overlaying a grid in Photoshop" as well as "Anatomy" of my paintings. Scroll down for posts. Or use the menu icon/Labels or search icon above for labels such as dynamic symmetry, appendix, Photoshop.
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Dynamic Symmetry Overview Presentation by Karen Halbert
An Overview of Dynamic Symmetry as presented to the Rio Grande Art Association on Feb 21, 2026 in Albuquerque at the University of New Mexico. Updates as of Feb 26. Added slides with QR code for the WISE Photo App. Refined some of the links or search instructions; for example, see the slide on Jonson Installation and Constructions. Removed inactive links in the slides on Additional reading and website(s). Quick Time Fast Show AND individual slides (with notes) available here. (Images are low-resolution) Dynamic Symmetry Description Dynamic Symmetry Armature and Variations: Drawings by Artists Dynamic Symmetry in Practice Historic Paintings with Armatures Contemporary Paintings with Dynamic Symmetry Armatures Additional Topics. Quick Show For fast viewing: Select image here to play: Slides with Notes for scrolling: CAVEAT: Links in the Slide Show Images are NOT active. Type in the Links yourself or search for the topic. Search suggestions are provided in some case...