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Top tips for creating good composition in mixed media
Mike Bernard explains how he uses man-made shapes and straight lines, rather than natural objects, to create interesting compositions.
Composition in Landscape with Leonard Richmond, R.B.A., R.O.I
Planning a picture: Detailed analyses: Using a sketch
How to create texture and contrast with acrylic paints
Paint a still-life composition using acrylic paints
How to paint still lifes with flowers
Stanford Gibbons uses pastel to describe colour and composition.
Planning a picture with John Wynne-Morgan
John Wynne-Morgan talks to beginners about choosing your subject, composition and more.
How to paint snow in pastel
Keep your composition simple to produce a vibrant snow scene in pastel with Les Darlow
How to paint flowers in watercolour with Elizabeth Blackadder
Painting tulips and irises in watercolour Elizabeth describes her working methods, and how she builds up – and constantly changes – her careful composition.
Learn the key rules to creating successul pastel portraits
Mastering the art of drawing faces begins with understanding composition, a key element that brings balance, harmony, and personality to your pastel portraits.
Creating texture in pastel and acrylic
Sarah Bee uses pastels with acrylics to achieve her distinctive landscape compositions
The Artist Masterclass with Mary Fedden
Mary Fedden describes how she uses random objects for her painting compositions in oil or gouache
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