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Beginning Composition

Tips & Techniques for Creating Well-composed Works of Art

Kimberly Adams

Description

Beginning Composition features quick exercises for getting started in art, primers on the principles of composition and the Rule of Thirds, what to look for when composing artwork, examples of successful (and unsuccessful) compositions from a selection of artists, and customizable painting projects.

After an introduction to the essentials of composition and some examples of composition in action, you are then invited to create your own artwork on a range of subjects, including landscapes, florals, animals and more. The painting projects encourage personalization and creativity. Other topics covered include conveying mood and emotion through composition, the Golden Ratio, focal points and more.

With Beginning Composition, artists of all skill levels can learn to create engaging compositions in a range of art media.