Composition in Art

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Free Online Course: Composition in Art provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Composition in Art is taught by Kristy Gordon.

Overview
  • Composition is the one of the most important yet often neglected aspects of image-making. In this class you'll learn how to use composition to guide the eye towards the center of interest and also how to achieve balance in the picture. In the assignment you will learn a great way to brainstorm ideas and work out the composition before beginning a new painting/drawing/illustration.

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    Portrait Painting from a Photo: Color (part 2)

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    Glazing and other Paint Application Techniques

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    How to Paint the Flesh Tones

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Syllabus
    • Composition: Introduction
    • Composition: Establishing a Focal Point
    • Composition: Achieving Balance
    • Composition: Designing Notan
    • Compositition Entry and Exit