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How to Start A Painting Using Interlocking Shapes

Smart Design Concepts For Fine Artists
Length Under 3 weeks
Effort 2 hours per week
Price $ 122
Subject Design, Art
Level Intermediate
Languages English
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Do You Struggle With Starting A Painting? I know I do!

Beautiful paintings have to start somewhere. And there are many ways one can approach it from a series of sketches to a spontaneous idea. Nonetheless you need as many methods as possible to embark on a creative journey and this course delivers a perfect solution.

What Interlocking Shapes Will Do For You

With good design techniques you have the power to make any image your next masterpiece. It's easily learned and can be applied to any medium from oils to pastels. With a little knowledge and feedback you can achieve quality art. With good design the sky's the limit.

  • create unity

  • simplify your subjects

  • force you to stop copying what you see

  • use your imagination - what a novel idea!

  • create cohesive art

  • make light & shadow work for you

Who is this class for?

You! The lessons in this class will open you up to a brand new approach to interpreting your subjects with intelligent design ideas. If your art has become stagnant and you don't know why it's probably the lack of design skills.

Overview

  • 8 detailed lesson

  • 2 video critiques for correcting common issues

Supply List

  • #2 pencil, or marker and standard print paper.

  • The final project can be completed with any medium.

Recent Feedback

The tutorials and workshops are helping immensely. My work started drifting and your lessons are reminding me to concentrate and plan properly. - G. France

The critiques really help a lot as I can see the big difference it makes when you apply your suggestions. I am really grateful to have found you. - J. Garcia

Who this course is for:
  • Beginner and advanced artists are welcome. All mediums from Digital artists to oil painters.

What you'll learn

  • When you are finished with this class you will have a deep understanding of how to begin a painting using interlocking shapes. This design technique will help make your compositions and shapes more cohesive. And as the saying goes a well designed painting is half way done.

Course syllabus

Introduction Three Examples Of Interlocking Shapes Using Images Final Project With Finished Painting Demo

Meet the instructors

Robert Joyner

Learn To Paint Loose With Acrylics & Watercolor

Hi, I'm Robert Joyner.

I'm a full time paint-slinger from Richmond, Virginia specializing in watercolor, acrylic & mixed media paintings. Best known for my signature loose brushwork and carefree approach to creating abstract style artwork.

ADVANCED ONLINE WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE

I host and teach advanced monthly workshops for watercolor and mixed media are available. If you want more critiques and feedback that will help you identify problem areas be sure to visit painthog.

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