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    Having fun with Composition

    Feb 15, 2020 5 minutes
    BY PATRICK HEDGES

    As a wildlife artist, one of the best ways to get my artistic message across is through the use of composition (the way you arrange the visual aspect of your art). You can be as complex or as simple as you like, and you can use your imagination as much as you wish, but I believe it’s really important to think carefully about composing your art well.

    The rule of thirds

    Firstly we can explore the most basic, but useful, of compositions, the rule of thirds. This means that you put the focal point of your art on an imaginary line drawn a third of the way in/down/up your painting or drawing. It creates a pleasing and balanced aspect. If you place your focal point right in the middle, it can cut your art in two. The following

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