YOU MAY WONDER why your well-executed works seem to inexplicably fail in some way. An often-overlooked part of painting or drawing, especially by newcomers, is composition. The placing of separate elements within an artwork to create a whole. If done badly, an otherwise well painted but poorly composed artwork can be uncomfortable to look at. This leads to a disheartened artist and even potential buyers walking away. Here, I will explain what works for me and the things I bear in mind
