In this lesson, instructor Glenn Vilppu talks about the subjective and psychological elements in art. You will explore how moods, themes, facial expressions, and body language can be utilized to create movement and force in a composition.

This lesson belongs to the course Elements of Traditional Composition. In this 10-week course, master artist Glenn Vilppu will teach you the fundamental elements of composition used in pictorial art. You will study the important aspects of composition like movement, force, opposites, geometry, and many more. Glenn will show you how the Old Masters utilize these compositional concepts in their creations. Afterward, you will watch Glenn’s demonstration on how to apply those elements to your artwork using a traditional step-to-step approach. After completing this course, you will gain a deep understanding of composition and be able to transform your artistic ideas into visually effective outcomes.