EMPHASIZE!

In our world today, there are a lot of advertisements and things trying to gain our attention. Whether if you're trying to sell your paintings or if you're trying to sell a product, there are many ways to attract people.


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Sometimes, it is more pleasing to have fewer focal points for the viewer to focus on so they can appreciate the beauty and simplicity of an everyday object. Take the flower above for example: The photographer blurs the rest of the flower but leaves the intricate center sharp and vivid, allowing the viewer's eyes to flow easily towards the subject. This contrasting method does not necessarily have to be done through aperture settings or blurring an artwork, it can also be done with colors, elements of shapes, and tone.


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Another way to bring attention to your subject is through isolation. In this picture, the man is the only thing surrounded by plain monotone walls. This not only draws all your attention towards the man, but it also gives emphasis on the man's body language and emotion. The man is isolated and in despair.