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Have you ever wondered how master painters create such compelling, alluring, and eye-catching compositions? Have you ever wanted to learn about composition in art, but found it difficult or dry? Have you ever wanted to learn the secrets of the masters and how to:

• Use the principles of composition to create paintings that are more emotionally impactful
• Control where the viewer's eye goes when they look at your painting
• Use the science of composition to create paintings that are more pleasing to the viewer's brain

If so, then this beginner's course is perfect for you! In this module (Module 3), I'll break down the secrets behind some of the world's most celebrated masterpieces. We will take a closer look at the works of some of the most influential artists in history and analyze their use of composition. By understanding how the masters used composition, we can learn to apply these same techniques to our own work and level up our paintings!

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to learn about composition in art, from beginners to those with some experience. No matter your level, you will walk away from this course with a greater understanding of how to control the viewer's eye and create more interesting and engaging paintings.

What Artists Will We Study?

• Francisco de Goya
• Gustave Caillebotte
• Jules Breton
• Franz Marc
• Edward Hopper
• Georges Seurat

What will we cover?

In this course, we will cover the following topics:

• The Rule of Thirds
• Golden Ratio
• Leading Lines
• Balance
• Negative Space 
• Framing
• And much, MUCH more!

Materials (I have included a pdf download of the materials I used)

This course uses gouache paint for our painting studies, but if you don't have gouache paint, don't worry, you may also use acrylic paint as well.