Art Composition Courses and Certifications

Composition Rules: The Art & Science of Better Visuals

Explore composition principles for creating impactful visuals. Learn the Rule of Thirds, spatial divisions, and Golden Ratio to enhance your artistic storytelling and design skills.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Sketchbook Practice : Using Pens to Explore Negative Space

Create vibrant, textural art by exploring negative space with pens. Learn to block out shapes and add collage details for enhanced compositions. Suitable for all skill levels.

• Skillshare
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Composition in Art

Learn to guide the viewer's eye, achieve balance, and brainstorm ideas for effective compositions in visual art. Master this crucial aspect of image-making to enhance your artwork.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Art Composition Fundamentals: Exploring Value Contrast, Shape, & Balance In Procreate or Pen & Ink

Explore the fundamentals of art composition through value contrast, shape, and balance in this hands-on class using Procreate or pen and ink, creating master studies and personal explorations while developing a playful approach to powerful image-making.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Envato Tuts+

Rules of Composition

3 reviews

Learn key principles and techniques of visual composition, applicable to design, photography, and art. Gain practical tips and software insights to create harmonious and impactful visual arrangements.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Drawing & Painting - The Virtual Instructor

Composition in Art

2 reviews

Explore composition strategies for drawings and paintings, including focal points, design principles, space utilization, and planning techniques to enhance your artistic creations.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Composition and Color for Creative Illustration

Learn how to visually interpret a written piece and turn it into a meaningful illustration

• Domestika
• 3 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Layout and Composition: Advanced Principles

216 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Take an advanced look at universal composition and layout principles. Explore techniques and concepts that can help you craft unexpected, visually intriguing design solutions.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Elements of Composition for Illustrators

49 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Mary Jane Begin clarifies the best practices for developing any artistic or illustrated composition, covering compositional balance, movement, direction, unity, and format choices.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Artist at Work: Creating a Visual Hierarchy

18 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn to use tone, color, and glazing to establish a visual hierarchy in your artwork and designs.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Color Theory: Color Combinations That Work

Explore color theory, characteristics, and combination techniques to enhance visual aesthetics in various creative fields. Learn to effectively use the color wheel and apply practical tips.

• Skillshare
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Xingtai University

工笔画基础

Master the elegant art of Gongbi painting through detailed demonstrations of traditional Chinese fine-brush techniques, from basic strokes to advanced compositions in birds, flowers, and landscapes.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

艺术创作论——大师作品平面解构

Delve into the art of deconstructing masterpieces, bridging observational practice with creation while analyzing composition elements, artistic thought, and historical context to develop your own creative intuition.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Painting People in Watercolor (Live Online)

1129 ratings at CourseHorse

Unlock your creativity and learn to paint expressive watercolor portraits of people in this online course.

• CourseHorse
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• $415.00

Dare to Paint: Advanced Oil & Acrylic Painting (Live Online)

657 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover your authentic artistic voice and explore advanced oil and acrylic painting techniques in this inspiring online class.

• CourseHorse
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• $199.00