When an artist goes thru formal training, there are always "rules" of design that are fundamentally taught.
And many of those "rules" end up being unlearned, or pushed instead into a new creative result.
Karl Martens is an example... The rule "never" paint your subject in the middle of the frame.... is just not applicable to him.
His compositions are complex, using the subject itself as a design element. Using negative space within and outside the bird, creates a wonderful effect. So the visual artists here can really be inspired by Karl Martens, as well as enjoy his vision as well.
A short bio for Karl Martens:
http://www.karlmartens.se/eng/karl.html
Power and sensitivity ... a very intriguing man.
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