Composition is the arrangement of line, tone and colour in a way that makes sense and is aesthetically pleasing. A key element in the success of a painting is a good composition.
When we look at a painting our brains scan it for information. The artist controls this information. By using design and composition we are able to capture the attention of the viewer, getting them to spend time looking at the painting, hopefully without getting bored. Ideally the composition will lead the viewers eye around the painting, taking everything in but ultimately coming back to rest on the "focal point", the most important thing, the reason for the painting.
When we look at a painting our brains scan it for information. The artist controls this information. By using design and composition we are able to capture the attention of the viewer, getting them to spend time looking at the painting, hopefully without getting bored. Ideally the composition will lead the viewers eye around the painting, taking everything in but ultimately coming back to rest on the "focal point", the most important thing, the reason for the painting.
Tutorials 1-22 have been published as an ebook. The Watercolour Book : How to Paint Anything is currently available to download from Amazon.
Also available by subscription for £120 for 1 year (with a full refund within 14 days if you decide it's not for you) is my online subscription site where you will find step-by-step tutorials that link to over 30 detailed articles on every aspect of painting as well as challenges, ideas and inspiration.
The content is linked to my ebook' "The watercolour book : how to paint anything", which is aimed at teaching all levels of ability.
If you have something you would like to paint but don't know where to start or just need some help you can book a one-to-one virtual lesson via any means available to you for £12.50.
Membership is paid for by block booking so by not re-registering at the end of the term you will effectively be unsubscribing.
If you have any questions, please contact me. For more information about this please click here.
There is nothing to lose as I am giving everyone a 14-day money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
Also available by subscription for £120 for 1 year (with a full refund within 14 days if you decide it's not for you) is my online subscription site where you will find step-by-step tutorials that link to over 30 detailed articles on every aspect of painting as well as challenges, ideas and inspiration.
The content is linked to my ebook' "The watercolour book : how to paint anything", which is aimed at teaching all levels of ability.
If you have something you would like to paint but don't know where to start or just need some help you can book a one-to-one virtual lesson via any means available to you for £12.50.
Membership is paid for by block booking so by not re-registering at the end of the term you will effectively be unsubscribing.
If you have any questions, please contact me. For more information about this please click here.
There is nothing to lose as I am giving everyone a 14-day money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
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