The best way to begin studying composition in art is by studying great works of art. Today, I’ve included a 2-minute YouTube video that gives a quick survey of what to look for when viewing a painting or drawing. I’ve also included links to three paintings by Rembrandt.
Here’s how to do the exercise:
1. Look at all three Rembrandt paintings first. (Links will open in a new tab.)
Painting #1: Parable of the Rich Man
Painting #2: An Artist in His Studio
Painting #3: Landscape with a Castle
2. Watch the video below. (Video produced by Howcast.com.)
3. Look at the paintings again and see how many of the compositional elements described in the video that you can identify in each painting. Watch the video again if you need to.
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Art Class Volume 7 – Lessons 25-28: Perspective for the Landscape
A mastery of perspective will help you to create stunning landscapes. In Art Class Volume 7, Pat Knepley will walk you through key concepts in landscape drawing. Lessons include: One-Point Perspective, Two-Point Perspective, The Landscape, and The Landscape (Pt. 2).
Art Projects – Tiffany Window (Louis Comfort Tiffany)
Art Projects: Tiffany Window — Students complete a “stained-glass window” project (colored marker on poster board) in the style of Louis Comfort Tiffany. They also learn about the art elements: line, shape, space, and color; and the art principles: balance, composition, and contrast. Biblical content is woven into every single lesson.
Art Projects: Cartooning (Digital Download)
Cartooning is a great way to have fun while drawing, and this stand-alone DVD from See the Light’s master artist, Pat Knepley, will challenge your creativity as you learn to draw cartoon vegetables, animals, people, and even create your own comic strips.
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