Composition art lesson

By Carrie Brummer in Art Business Advice > General Art Advice A strong composition is an important part of any successful artwork. The word “composition” is simply an artistic term describing how an artist fills space in their artwork using elements and principles of art. Today I’d like to share seven steps to a stronger composition: 1. Use a grid (aka, the rule of thirds) Our phones have made the rule of thirds a near daily occurrence in many people’s lives. Have […]

Some books just rise above the others, some seemingly choose you, and some just keep coming back to you through all your years. I was introduced to “Composition of Outdoor Painting” alm…

Explore the world of still life art with these engaging lessons designed specifically for high school and middle school art teachers. Encourage students to hone their observation skills and attention to detail through various still life setups. These lessons will help students develop a keen eye for composition, lighting, and texture in their artwork. #StillLifeArt #ArtLessons #HighSchoolArt #MiddleSchoolArt

Get students in the mindset of the artist with this clever abstract art lesson that focuses on how to teach abstract art for middle school and high school.

Remember that with only a quick read, the audience should know where they are and have a pretty good idea about what is happening. In other words, your design needs clarity, which can be achieved when it’s based on solid structure and composition principals.Â

Composition Exercise

A collection of free art resources for teachers provided by the Student Art Guide. Posters and classroom handouts to make the busy teacher's job easier!