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Square composition in illustration is a course about theory and practice for all levels, to help you compose your artworks in square format. In order to use composition as a powerful tool, you first need to comprehend the fundamental laws, and that's what this class is all about. We will dive into composing in a 1:1 ratio to make sure your works look great in your portfolio and social media feed. It’s a class with illustration focus, but all artists are welcome, since the universal rules apply to all fields.
The lessons are building up from theory, to the most common types of compositions, to practice, and finishing an illustration. To make it more fun, we are composing a still life with tropical fruits and drinks in the practice lessons. In the end, we will select one of the thumbnails to be polished into a finished piece. You can learn the basics if you are a beginner, and get out of your comfort zone a bit, if you are a more experienced artist.
This class is for you if:
<ul>
<li>You are a beginner looking for help in composition</li>
<li>You would like to learn more about how composition works as a tool of expression</li>
<li>You want to polish your knowledge and elevate your illustrations to the next level</li>
<li>You use Instagram to publish and promote your work</li>
</ul>
The class walks you through these steps to help you create your project:
<ul>
<li>Understanding basic terms of composition</li>
<li>Examining types of basic compositions</li>
<li>Practicing simple composition types</li>
<li>Practicing complex composition types</li>
<li>Creating the class project</li>
</ul>
Walk through the steps of composing a fun tropical illustration with me, and share your project!
I’m an illustrator with many years of experience, specializing in children’s books and youth novels, focusing on traditional illustration techniques. Movement and storytelling in strong compositions is something I rely on a lot in my work. I hope I can share the experiences I have collected throughout my various projects.
You can find me online on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/barbibernat.illustration/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.behance.net/Bidka" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Behance</a>, and her<a href="https://www.halisten.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Studio’s website</a>.
Video &amp; edit by<a href="https://kelemenrichard.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Richárd Kelemen</a>

Introduction

Why the Square?

Preparation and Class Project

Theory 1 - Basic Terms

Theory 2 - Types of Composition

Practice 1 - Tying Shapes

Practice 2 - Guiding Lines

Practice 3 - Complex Compositions

Class Project

Final Toughts

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