Houck+-+Shape

=Shape and Balance Research = = = = =

**Symmetrical Balance:** For my symmetrical balance image, I found the far left picture that appears to be a quilt pattern. This image uses horizontal and vertical symmetry, and uses color highlights along the outer edges of the image to draw the viewers eye around the whole thing, as well as small additions of color on the inside. I like this image because it a good balance of color, from both a dark green and a darker red to compliment it, and the overall intricate shapes it uses throughout.

**Asymmetric Balance:** As for the asymmetric image, found in the middle, I found I fairly minimalistic image (very different for me) and I like it overall. The asymmetric balance from one larger triangle on the right countering the three smaller triangles on the left. I enjoy the restricted palette of light blue (and its dark tones for shadows) and the pink (with darker shape for its shadows). Additionally the overall balance from the left to right is asymmetric, as well as the overall distinct placement of the three shapes on the right. **Radial Balance:** My radial balance image, on the right, is allegedly an image of the inside of the kaleidoscope (although it looks more like an actual design). This image uses a lot of color throughout the entire image, something a vast majority of my past art works include. I like this image because none of the colors seem to be over powering one another, and I enjoy the varying of shades of color (from the color being the brightest on the outer corners to becoming more transparent coming towards the middle).