choosing varied intervals This beautifully painted still life complies with the One Rule of Composition in almost every aspect. No two intervals of distance, shape, dimension or size are the same, and if the color wheel and the tonal value scale are thought of as ranges with intervals, these elements comply too. Most of the colors in the picture are cool or neutral, with the exception of the red berries. The white flowers and the red berries are the primary and secondary focal points, both located at sweet spots according to the Rule of Thirds. Value study The lights and darks are arranged in an eye-pleasing, irregular pattern made up of mostly middle values, some darks and a few whites. The Indigo Vase Kurt Anderson 30" x 24" (76cm x 61cm) Oil on canvas Underlying shape When reduced to a simple sketch, objects in the painting form an aggregate shape that is interesting to the eye. 91