Dynamic Composition: The Key to Successful Paintings

A dynamic composition can turn a common, ordinary subject into an extraordinary painting. Find out what makes a painting stand out by its strong and dynamic design. You will be introduced to many kinds of compositions that command attention by the positioning of their elements in unusual ways.
Come prepared to analyze your paintings and those of others to understand how they can be strengthened through (a) thoughtful placement of shapes and directional lines (b) establishing a focal point in strategic positions on your canvas (c) using tone and color to support the compositional structure.