PART V:Compositions
Composing with Purpose
Composition refers to the arrangement of elements within a drawing and lays the groundwork for a visually pleasing work of art. A good composition creates a sense of balance and movement; it draws in the viewer’s eye and points it to the most important aspects of the drawing. In this chapter, explore composition as it relates to figure drawing and consider its effects on the mood and message of each piece.
When drawing figures in graphite pencil in front of a landscape, keep the background light and ...
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