Composition – Art Prof https://artprof.org Create & Critique Sun, 31 Mar 2024 22:25:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://artprof.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-AP_icon-32x32.png Composition – Art Prof https://artprof.org 32 32 Creating Digital Collages for Composition https://artprof.org/learn/creating-digital-collages-for-composition/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 18:30:37 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=16083 Digital collages will help you use your reference photos more effectively in your paintings. You’ll be able to create more ambitious compositions, and test of a ton of options quickly, and thereby get more diverse layouts. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu. Video Walkthrough As a free educational source, Art Prof uses Amazon affiliate links […]

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]]> Does the Rule of Thirds Work? https://artprof.org/learn/15695/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:25:13 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=15695 Does the rule of thirds actually work? Or is it a bad technique that will limit what you can do with composition as an artist? Explained are the pros and cons of the rule of thirds, and the challenges of learning skills in composition. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Jordan […]

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]]> Thumbnail Sketches for a Landscape https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/thumbnail-sketches-for-a-landscape/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:03:54 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8583 This video is a demo of how to draw thumbnails using several reference photos to create an original composition. See the process of how to merge the reference photos to create a dynamic landscape that shows depth. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu. Video Walkthrough Prof Lieu’s Tips It’s common for people to know […]

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]]> “Bad” Backgrounds in Art https://artprof.org/pro-development/discussion/bad-backgrounds-in-art/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:14:10 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6527 What makes a “bad” background? This video shows a broad range of backgrounds in fine art, TV shows, and more. We share the opinions of several artists as to why the backgrounds are effective or not. The opinion of each artist on the backgrounds then stimulates a discussion on why a specific composition in a […]

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]]> Why Your Art Needs a Background https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/why-your-art-needs-a-background/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:01:21 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=5915 Do you rationalize to yourself why your artwork doesn’t need a background? Time to stop making excuses and see the immense potential that backgrounds can have on your artwork, regardless of the media you work in. Backgrounds are not just visually rich and dynamic, but they contribute tremendously toward communicating a narrative, atmosphere or tone […]

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]]> “Bad” Abstract Painting Compositions https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/bad-abstract-painting-compositions/ Mon, 24 May 2021 22:57:48 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=3129 What is a “bad” abstract composition? This video shows a broad range of abstract paintings, and the opinions of several artists as to why the compositions are effective or not. The opinion of each artist on the abstract composition then stimulates a discussion on why a specific abstract composition is successful or not. Discussion led […]

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]]> Guide to Thumbnail Sketches https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/thumbnail-sketches/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:07:30 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=1258 These videos explain and demonstrate the process of how thumbnail sketches work within the artistic process. ‘ There are many benefits of thumbnail sketches: they can save you time when working on a final piece of artwork and allow you to explore more options for composition. The demonstration shows simple strategies on how to crop […]

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]]> “Bad” 2D Compositions 2 https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/2d-compositions-2/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:20:04 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=1202 This video shows common problems artists encounter with 2D compositions, explaining how certain types of compositions can come across as tiresome and/or cliche. Examples of artworks with compositions that are “bad” are shown, which stimulates a discussion on why a specific 2D composition is successful or not. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and […]

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]]> “Bad” 2D Compositions 1 https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/2d-compositions/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:18:11 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=1198 This video discusses common problems artists encounter with 2D compositions, explaining how certain types of compositions can come across as tiresome and/or cliche. Next, artwork examples are shown explaining which are effective, which are not, and why the they think a composition is successful or not. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching […]

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]]> Great 2D Compositions https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/great-2d-compositions/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:15:46 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=1194 What qualities are seen in great 2D compositions in art? Examples of impactful compositions from fine art, comics, illustration, movies, and more are shown in this video. These examples explain and break down the compositions to point out strategies that make for an engaging 2D composition. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. […]

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]]> Portrait Composition Tips https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/portrait-composition-tips/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:58:42 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=1184 This video walks through basic tips on how to compose a portrait, citing strategies for placement of the head, neck and shoulders to create a dynamic composition. Using examples from both contemporary art and art history, concrete, practical tips for how to consider the posture of the neck and shoulders, the mass of the hair, […]

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]]> Portrait Background Ideas https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/portrait-background-ideas-composition/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:51:46 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=1180 This video provides ideas for how to create backgrounds for portraits so that your compositions are visually dynamic and engaging. Backgrounds are often neglected, especially in portraits where the focus is usually on the face. However, backgrounds can have a great impact on the way a portrait comes across, especially in terms of conveying a […]

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