Dynamic Compositionsa 1-Day WorkshopSept. 8, 2018Leighton Art CentreCalgary, AB
No amount of fancy brushwork can save a weak composition, but what exactly is a strong composition? We've all read about the rule of thirds, the Golden Ratio, focal points and leading the eye. Yet, many of us struggle to put it all together, and make a compelling series of shapes and angles that lead the viewer happily through the painting, from one discovery to the next, with total control. Many artists don't even know that's possible.
I'll be teaching a 1-day composition workshop on September 8 which will show you just how much control you have over the whole picture plane, and your viewer's experience of your work.
This workshop will put you firmly in charge of your painting from the very first mark; helping you to organize complex scenes into clear, coherent, and powerful paintings.
Working from your own photos, you'll learn how to develop a concept and then simplify, organize, and manipulate your images to achieve that concept.
You'll learn the tricks to creating dynamic shapes, and how to avoid excessive detail, and you'll discover the abstract heart that lies within every successful image.
For 2-D artists working in any medium and genre.
To register, please contact the Leighton Art Centre
