A blog about how a failed painting made me rethink the theories of composition in my painting of Donegal, Ireland.

This project is an exploration of how the most basic forms can convey complex concepts such as order, tension, congestion, playfulness, and comfort. These compositions were achieved through…

Excellent advice for beginner artists. The tips in this guide provide information on the 10 main things you need to learn and practice to improve your painting skills.

Composition in Graphic Design is a vast and complex area but it is crucial to learn about it so you can produce more impactful and engaging designs.

We categorize art resources from all over the internet. We hope to create a one-stop, high-quality reference blog without reposts. Feel free to ask, suggest, or submit any resource you think might...

These rules vere hanging near my table for years, it's good to have an opportunity to have a look on them when you… by inber

The Artist’s Magazine January/February issue 2015 had an article on landscape composition, but it was these thumbnail sketches that illustrate the concepts which I found to be the most helpfu…

Johnny Selman, a San Francisco-based graphic designer, is using BBC news to design a poster every day for one year "to promote the awareness of global current events with the American public"

Read 15 useful tips for improving design composition. Composition is one of the most important elements of design - don't overlook it.

Over the years of running my design studio, I’ve received lots of questions from my clients and small business friends around how they can bring their visual marketing to the next level. It’s frustrating to *know* that the quality of your visual graphics is important — that the professionalism a

Discover the hottest graphic design trends for 2017. Graphic design evolves each year, and we will show you the best examples and what to avoid.

Bei Marco und Felix gibt es diese Woche eine Anleitung, wie ihr es schafft Vorlagen für die Bildkomposition auf dem Display der Kamera zu bekommen.

Before reading this article, please check out my 'Language of Line' toolkit in my Amazon storefront by clicking here. It is filled with useful art supplies and wonderful books and resources. Everything you need to start exploring and teaching the language of line. Instructions: Fill each triangle in the worksheet below with a linear pattern from the worksheets provided here Below is a worksheet filled out by one of my students. Next scan or photograph the finished worksheet and print three copies of it on white card stock. Using liquid watercolors, paint a different color scheme on each sheet. Sheet 1: Every color you can mix using magenta and yellow Sheet 2: Every color you can mix using magenta and blue Sheet 3: Every color you can mix using blue and yellow Next: Cut up all three sheets into the triangles and put them in an envelope for safe keeping. Use the triangles to explore the 9 Principles of Design and Composition by arranging them on a black background. Here are a few more good videos on the Principles of Design: The Principles of Design are Balance, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Repetition, Proportion, Rhythm, Variety and Unity. Right click on the images below to open them full size in a new window. Using the worksheets and this blog post as a guide, create a series of collages with your triangles that express all the principles of design. You may use more than one principle in each design. In order for your design to be considered effective, other people need to be able to guess correctly which design principles your collage is addressing without you telling them. Many students are confused by the concept of 'Asymmetrical Balance'. Consider the worksheet below. We know the chairs on the right are balanced (obviously, there can be zero debate about that because if the arrangement were unbalanced the chairs would topple over), yet the design is not symmetrical (it's not the same on both sides). How can a design be balanced but not symmetrical? Often professional artists and designers will choose to use an asymmetrically balanced design over a symmetrical one because they wish to create a dynamic sense of movement in their artwork. The design on the right is more dynamic, while the one on the left is more static. If you feel the need to review the Elements of Art, before plunging in to the Principles of Design, this series by KQED Art School is excellent:

Learn how to use landscape photography composition to improve your photos. Learn composition techiques such as rule of thirds and golden spiral.

Some composition examples! Trying to come up with/find as many as I can. Do you know some ones I missed?

Designers talk about grid structures all the time. It’s not surprising. Grids are the backbone of just about any design project. But what about the rule

We live in an era where much of the communication and business has moved to the internet, and having a good website has never been as important as it is today. Design of your website is as important as the content on the website. No matter how good the content on a website is, if it is not appealing and easy to use it will drive people away. In this post, we will go over a few design tips which can boost the quality of your website. Golden ratio If you haven’t heard of the golden ratio you have certainly

Composition is integral to graphic design. Inside, we give you foolproof design composition tips and techniques that will hold all your design elements together.

The golden ratio composition is a mathematical rule that creates aesthetically pleasing images. The rule of thirds is a simpler guideline that also produces good results.

-By Howard Lyon I love the Baroque. From Rubens and Caravaggio to Bernini and Bach. I love the passion and the movement. I was visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and was taking with my wife about composition in paintings and explained how the baroque movement took spaces that were

So you’re a UX designer, without a graphic design background, how do you start to work out the UI concepts?

I´m doing this workbook right now, But i´m a little lost at the first exercise. I´m having difficulties to understand what to do, and how can I do this. I know that Will previously has explained this at the video, but I only understood the third step, wh...

Read 15 useful tips for improving design composition. Composition is one of the most important elements of design - don't overlook it.

The ultimate curriculum platform for K-12 art teachers. FLEX gives art teachers access to a rich library of standards-aligned curriculum materials so they can save time and focus on teaching and student learning.

Once you're ready to sell your services or share your photos online, these photography cheat sheets are going to be really helpful.

Composition is integral to graphic design. Inside, we give you foolproof design composition tips and techniques that will hold all your design elements together.

The Artist’s Magazine January/February issue 2015 had an article on landscape composition, but it was these thumbnail sketches that illustrate the concepts which I found to be the most helpfu…

If you’re a designer in the 21st century, chances are you’ve studied the International Typographic Style (more commonly known as ‘Swiss Style’). Let’s take a moment to honor some of modern design’s…

Are you a beginner artist, or just want to refresh your still life skills? Set yourself up for success with these still life composition tips from artist Helen Oh. Learn how to pick the right color scheme, when to position your subject high or low, and how to manipulate your lines and shapes.

'Good composition is like a suspension bridge - each line adds strength and takes none away. No one is an artist unless he carries his picture in his head before painting it, and is sure of his method and composition.' Robert Henri This is a detailed guide on composition. I'll cover: Robert Henri, One of the

Composition is integral to graphic design. Inside, we give you foolproof design composition tips and techniques that will hold all your design elements together.

Using strict ideals, Danish designer Berit Mogensen Lopez has a great eye for composition in her works of art, blending shape and colour to produce prints that are really unique.

Thanks for Reading! Thanks for taking the time to read this post. I appreciate it! Feel free to share with friends. If you want more painting tips, check out my Painting Academy course.Happy painting!Dan ScottDraw Paint Academy

The Artist’s Magazine January/February issue 2015 had an article on landscape composition, but it was these thumbnail sketches that illustrate the concepts which I found to be the most helpfu…

I have put together a short list of tips and links for fellow artists.