Beginning Composition: Tips and techniques for creating well-composed works of art in acrylic, watercolor, and oil - Kimberly Adams (Paperback )

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From the concept- and technique-driven Portfolio series comes Beginning Composition, which details how to compose a work of art so that it draws in—and then holds—the viewer’s attention. This book 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.

Commencing Composition is authored and illustrated by Kimberly Adams, a seasoned writer and skilled artist with extensive expertise in crafting adaptable, breathtaking masterpieces. She also serves as co-writer of the Oil & Acrylic Workshop (Walter Foster Publishing).

In this book, Kimberly teaches you how to create successful compositions in acrylic, oil, and watercolor paints. 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.

The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that’s perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists.