CGTF #2: Positive/Negative Space - Basics of Composition (Art Fundamentals)

Art tutorials for the price of a cup of coffee!

This is Coffee Grind Tutorials' second release into the art fundamental series (CGTF). Unlike the CGT series, the CGTF series focuses on a key art fundamental, with a demonstration on how to utilize it.

This is part 2 of my "Basics of Composition" series where I will be focusing on positive and negative space. I will begin with a lecture, spanning around 20 minutes, to fully explain the ideas behind it. Soon after, there will be two process videos; one where I make a mistake with positive/negative space, and one that fixes it. To finish it off, there will be a drawing exercise that you can do in order to train yourself to think of composition in your work.

Full features:

-~20 minute lecture explaining a key art fundamental

-Two process videos spanning ~43 minutes with full commentary, applying the art fundamental to a painting!

-Raw video of the painting process!

-Written summary for easy reviewing purposes!

-Photoshop file of the artwork used!

-Drawing Exercise for you to try out!

-Low resolution versions available for those with bandwidth concerns!

Please do not hesitate to comment if you have any ideas on what I should release next. I will be focusing more on explaining specific art theories in future CGTs/CGTFs.

Thank you!

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