Ann Richman 4/20/23 Ann Richman 4/20/23

Part 3 - How to Create A Better Composition of Art: 6 Composition Strategies

There are many strategies that artists can use when composing art. In this blog, I go over 6 of them, provide examples, and tell you how to execute them in your own artwork.

Ann Richman 4/19/23 Ann Richman 4/19/23

Part 2 of How to Create A Better Composition of Art: The 8 Principles of Art

There are 8 principles of art that artists use to create compositions. In this blog, I go over each principle and provide an example of it in a famous artwork. Learning about the principles of art can help you to be more deliberate about composition decisions.

Ann Richman 4/13/23 Ann Richman 4/13/23

Part 1 of How to Create A Better Composition of Art: The 7 Elements of Art

Determining an artwork’s composition is so important because it can greatly influence the overall aesthetic quality and impact of a piece. In this article, I go over important elements to consider when creating an artwork that will impact the composition.

Ann Richman 4/6/23 Ann Richman 4/6/23

5 Methods for Creating Backgrounds in Colored Pencil Pieces

Backgrounds in colored pencil artworks can be daunting, but they really add to a piece. Here are four different methods to try to help you up your background game.

Ann Richman 3/30/23 Ann Richman 3/30/23

How to Correct Mistakes when Using Colored Pencils

Colored pencils can be hard to erase! Making a mistake when using them doesn’t have to mean you trash your piece. Here are four pre-mistake strategies and three post-mistake triages.