STRONG IMAGES

We live in a fast-paced, information-saturated, distracted time. We are bombarded with images at a dizzying rate, making it increasingly difficult to capture anyone’s attention. As visual creators, this makes our job all the more challenging.

Think back to the images that have really had an effect on you. The ones that struck you like a lightning bolt. Most likely, those images were not merely beautiful or technically well-crafted. Ask yourself, what about those images inspired you and moved you? Left a lingering feeling? What was captivating about them? Make a list of the characteristics common to the artwork you find yourself really drawn to. You can refer to these characteristics when analyzing and editing your own work.

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