Creative Composition

In week one, Steve will introduce you to the basics of composition. You will explore the main visual components that make up a successful image, such as line and shape, while studying the definition of art.

In week two, you will learn about depth of field and how it helps draw the viewer’s eye into the image. Steve will explain how color keying can set the mood for a piece of art.

In week three, Steve will teach you the visual components used to develop a composition for landscape art. You will learn about the idea of affinity versus contrast. Steve will show you how to arrange and pace your composition.

In week four, Steve will lecture on the strategies that make your artwork more meaningful. You will learn how the parts of a whole can come together and create balance in a piece of art. Steve will demonstrate the different types of myths and truths in art throughout history.

In week five, Steve will demonstrate his approach to building a composition. He will show you the process of creating thumbnails and finding the most compelling configuration of elements within a picture frame. Then, you will learn about painting setup, brushes, and color theory.

In week six, Steve will demonstrate his painting process. Here, he focuses on the finishing stage of the painting, like controlling the temperature, harmonizing different elements, and refining the silhouettes.