Chess Piece

Hi there! Recently I created this chess piece; in relation to proportion, the chess piece is slightly off from being within the realistic size.  I have drawn my chess piece to be slightly taller and thicker from the realistic size. 

Although the proportion may not be intact, this piece displays different ranges of value on the chess piece itself. Capturing the different angles of light and shadowing, giving the illusion of a three- dimensional appearance of the chess piece. You can visually see the light source that is coming from the left side of the page using contrast.  Value appears within the single chess piece as well as the multiple chess pieces that follow on the right, creating a shadowy effect that layers throughout.

There is distinctive movement that seizes across the page. Using line, I was able to create a sense of rhythm and movement that draws the viewer to look around on the page. The bold lines are appearing from different directions that zoom in on the chess piece. Some of the lines are made to look larger to thin so that is it gives the illusion that it is zooming in. The lines have sharp and jagged edges.

If you notice, the chess piece is not located in the center of the page.  I chose my composition to be somewhat on the left at a certain degree.  By doing this, it draws the viewer’s attention to look beyond the page and moves the viewer’s eye. This is also used to make it visually more appealing.

The chess piece is the main focal point. This is done because it is the largest of the other chess pieces and has the most detail. The bold lines also draw your attention to the chess piece. Some of the lines are directing the eye at the chess piece.