When creating artwork, finding the flaws in your own work can be difficult. Furthering your understanding what works and what doesn’t can make this process far less frustrating. The tutorial on art destination site and forum Wetcanvas has demystified the most common problems. From the article, by Johannes Vloothuis:
“I have put together a series of “ rules” (I’d prefer the word, tips) of composition that when used properly should reduce the flaws in your landscape paintings. These are a compilation of what appears in most books on composition plus some of my own ideas. A word of caution; do not allow these to hinder your work. They are to help you out when you are in doubt on where to place diverse elements in your work. Rules are made to be broken, in which case you should at least know what rule you are breaking and why and not err due to insufficient knowledge. There are 23 pages so get a cup of coffee and prepare yourself for a long haul.”
Landscape Composition Rules (wetcanvas.com)
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Drawing portraits with more character
When drawing (or painting), the toughest part is capturing a persons personality. A face can be a huge part of creating an emotional connection in your art. You can make or break the believability of the moment with a glint in the eye or a smirk in the lips. I was reading the tutorials on the blog of MAD Magazine caricaturist Tom Richmond. Sure, he has a great anatomy tutorial on understanding hands that's a must read. The tutorials on inking and digital coloring are amazing. It's his bread and butter, however, when he gets into the details of the ... Read more
Brian E. Young is a graphic designer and artist in Baltimore, MD.
