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From ‘Meh’ to “WOW!” Making Uninteresting Things Look Interesting

Beauty Is In the Eye of the Beholder? Turning a mundane documentary image of an object or person into a dramatic or powerful piece of art is hardly new. While boring the pants off your friends with snapshots of your vacation — including the obligatory beach sunrise or sunset photo — constitutes 99 percent or […]

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Why The Rule of Thirds Is Rule #1 for Visual Art

The Rule of Thirds is the closest thing to a law when it comes to visual design, including photographs and illustrations.  Opinions and  tastes may differ, but most artists utilize the rule of thirds to make their images look appealing. If you aren’t familiar with this simple concept, it can be a great way to improve […]

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