BALANCE:

"AXIS"

Axis Adobe Illustrator. Drawn by Aziz Guiamelon, Sept. 15, 2012

Axis is the line reference in the middle of the composition to create balance from either sides.

"BALANCE"

"Manga Top 10." : Top 10 Instant Jutsu in Naruto. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2012. <http://mangatopten.blogspot.com/2012/04/top-10-instant-jutsu-in-naruto.html>.

Balance is achieved in a composition by creating opposing forces.

"SYMMETRY"

"3D Max Head Female Model." N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/274215>.

Symmetry is a form of which the opposite side of the center axis is precise. 

"INFORMAL BALANCE"

 VE3D Image for Call of Duty: Black Ops(PC). N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://ve3d.ing.com/images/67972/PC/Call-of-Duty-Black-Ops/Concept-Art/Artwork>.

The main character is placed in the right side of the image, but the psychic line he's creating draws the viewers attention to the left where the line of sight is. This is Informal Balance.