12 APPLYING THE GOLDEN RATIO

Sometimes when dynamic symmetry doesn’t feel right for a piece, I use the Golden Ratio. This Greek mathematical equation expresses itself as a spiral. Many of the most famous pieces of art use this ratio to decide on the placement of elements and as a natural way to lead the eye across an image. It’s so embedded in our natural world and our humanity that we often use the ratio without realising it. In the case of this image I used the spiral to create a harmony for the elements of interest, such as the wolf’s eyes, Morrigan, the tree and the ravens.