Types of composition

One of the first rules of art is "there are no rules". And it's true, 'right' or 'wrong' art is totally subjective, and you should simply do whatever works best for you! So then why even attempt to learn all the "art rules" and guidelines we all hear about in the first place? I believe there is s

Have you ever been caught off-guard by a visual tangent in your art? When creating a composition there are so many different things to juggle that it's easy to miss even the obvious flaws - and that’s when tangents sneak in.

Some books just rise above the others, some seemingly choose you, and some just keep coming back to you through all your years. I was introduced to “Composition of Outdoor Painting” alm…

Learn about all the types of perspective views and when to use them in your drawings - click through to an overview with example of perspective drawings for each type. #drawingperspective #Sketchlikeanarchitect #drawingtips #sketchingtips #howtodraw #howtosketch #architectured

Elements & Principles of 2D Design | Drawing I

The Russian painter Kasimir Malevich, the black square was the perfect icon. It did not represent anything, yet it was the expression of an absolute reality in its purest form. The founder of a...

The rule of thirds is a compositional technique used in photography that leverages asymmetry to create dynamic and visually exciting compositions.I t involves evenly dividing your frame into nine parts using two horizontal lines and two vertical lines. This creates a tic-tac-toe pattern, as shown in the image below.

There are 5 main types of lines in art: vertical lines, horizontal lines, diagonal lines, zigzag lines, and curved lines. Other types of lines are simply variations of the five main ones. To understand why these types of lines matter, how to use them based on their functions and discover line variations for art and design - keep reading.

Do you sometimes feel like your vision for a film is lost in translation? It can be a frustrating experience, but one that can be avoided (or at least minimised) by understanding and implementing some storyboarding fundamentals.