Composition Of Outdoor Painting — Edgar Payne -

Leads the eye through the depth of the field.

Sketch 3–4 small versions of the scene using different stems. Edgar Payne - COMPOSITION OF OUTDOOR PAINTING

Focuses the viewer on a distant point through an opening. Leads the eye through the depth of the field

Uses clouds, trees, or hills to frame a central light. Edgar Payne - COMPOSITION OF OUTDOOR PAINTING

Balances a large mass on one side with a small, heavy "weight" on the other. Key Design Principles

To apply Payne’s teachings today, follow his workflow for "En Plein Air" (outdoor) success:

The book’s core philosophy is that nature provides the raw material, but the artist provides the structure. The Core Philosophy