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In Classical Composition Hall introduces various traditional models for composing objects into visually compelling arrangements. Through composing and painting a variety of subjects, he presents the symmetrical ,asymmetrical, hourglass, and pyramid formations, along with the ". Included within the two-hour DVD are stunning close-up shots of his compositional sketching technique, studies through the viewfinder, and views of his studio as he discusses his paintings at different stages.
Through his clear, step-by-step approach, he outlines the processes that were used by classical painters, revealing the secrets behind creating dynamic compositions, covering howto make a viewfinder, framing the subject with the "rule of thirds," positioning the
focal point, and achieving a sense of balance,
rhythm and unity. One can easily learn how to paint with oil paints and compose forms into a visually compelling composition through this DVD.
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LEARN HOW TO PAINT WITH OIL PAINTINGS!
Hall has taught art for over twenty years, and currently is a Professor of Art at a college in New York. ARTNews Magazine critic, Gerard Haggerty, states that Hall Groat II's still life paintings evoke the big picture that we call art history,including painters like Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, Edwin Dickinson, and his teacher Lennart Anderson." Collectors of his work have expressed that the work is "Alive, full of grace vitality and beauty, capturing light that is sublime in nature."
ARRANGING OBJECTS INTO A COMPOSITION
The composition of your painting is the most important component. One can paint with tremendous virtuosity; however without a well-balanced and unified composition the painting won't keep the viewer's attention for more than a few seconds. For many painters it is the most elusive and intimidating step in the creative process to tackle. A good composition is like a well-organized kitchen, where there is logic for how the appliances are strategically positioned around the room. Why do people place the refrigerator along the wall and not directly in the middle of the kitchen, or the toaster on top of the counter and not on the floor where someone could trip and fall on their face? In most cases, well-composed rooms are formed in ways that reflect their function, allowing people to freely move throughout the living space. In the same way, the viewer of a painting should be able to rhythmically move throughout the picture from object to the next way – the composition should be inviting to enter. An unbalanced and non-unified painting will appear weak and unappealing; no matter how well you paint it! For some artists, the ability to set up engaging compositions is a natural gift, and for others, it requires countless hours of trial and error. There exist many schools of thought regarding the art of composition; however we will focus on classical methods that have been proven successful through the centuries.
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