14 tips for nailing composition like a pro

James explains the myths and methods behind composing a professional looking painting

James explains the myths and methods behind composing a professional looking painting

The key to composing and how to draw an effective picture is figuring out the best way to express your main idea in visual terms. That idea could be a dramatic clash of characters, an emotion tied to an environment, or a mood created by a story. I like to begin a painting by clarifying the idea and then deciding which pictorial tools best convey it.

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