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Composition in Art

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This beginner lesson explains how to plan stronger compositions in drawings and paintings. It covers focal points, design principles, positive and negative space, diagonals, the rule of thirds, and using odd numbers to create balance.

Syllabus

Introduction
Focal Points
Principles of Design
Balance
Movement
Harmony Unity
Variety
Space
Planning
Rule of Thirds
Balance Odd Numbers

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Drawing & Painting - The Virtual Instructor

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4.3 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews

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    Ketto-chan
    Wow thank you sm I got to know a lot about composition and even for free??🦄🦄💕💕❤️literally have been struggling with it for a while and now just found this site free course and bam🦄feels easy now
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    Arvin Abadi @Arvinabadi
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    great speech also the course was too short . That points about photography and paints was so helpful .
  • Kyal Sin Linn Lett Cho
    I’ve learned a lot. Thank you. I’m a beginner artist for like 5 years and couldn’t accomplish anything. I want to be the best.
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