Closing Thoughts

Composition is not something that can be perfected overnight. As with most concepts, the more you practice it, the more confident you will become in building a strong composition. Eventually your skills at building a successful composition will become habitual, and knowing how to start will require less effort.

The concept of composition is a broad subject, and this book is designed to give you a basic understanding of the concept as well as the application of a few basic principles. When creating this book, I sat down with a few established artists to compare their understanding and education of the subject with the knowledge I’ve obtained over the years through my own practice and study. I chose to feature some of their art ...

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