Balance:
Refers to the distribution of visual weight in a work of art. In painting, it is the visual equilibrium of the elements that causes the total image to appear balanced.

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Eric Harshbarger, Henry Lim, Mononoke Hime, Nov. 16th, 2000,
Medium: standard Legos,
163 rows high (5 feet, 1 1/8 inches), over 80lbs,
Owned by creator, Private collection.

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Naoko Takeuchi, Untitled, Title page of the January 1995 Nakayoshi,
Medium: Color ink, marker, color spray, Paper: Canson board,
362 X 515 mm,
Sailor Moon Art Book Vol. 4, Private Collection.

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Naoko Takeuchi, Uranus and Neptune, 
First page of the June 1994 Nakayoshi,
Color ink, color spray, on Fine BB Kent,
383 X 271 mm, 
Sailor Moon Art Book Vol. 3, Private Collection.

Analysis/Criticism:

        Two women standing and either side of tidal spray with a giant wave behind them. The deep, blue water that surrounds them contrasts with their white skin, and brings out the blue in their fuku.
     There is a definite balance to this scene, and the line of symmetry goes straight down the middle. Both women are of the same size making each side of the drawing in proportion to the other. Colors of blue and white also keep the scale level so as not to tip the balance.
     I expect that Takeuchi-san meant for this work of art to indicate a solemn mood. The characters' (Uranus, left & Neptune, right) facial expressions are serious. These ladies aren't there for fun, they're dignified warriors and they mean business!
     The overall successfulness of this lovely composition is astoundingly obvious. With each color and line in its place this solemn yet beautiful scene cannot be criticised badly. The proportions of the ladies themselves give them a full appearance, which I'm sure everyone can appreciate.

     fuku = clothing