Composition Placement: Smart Techniques for Matching Subject to Canvas with Helen Van Wyk

[@HelenVanWyk]

Placement: Portrait(people) Landscape(places) Still Life(things) - Remember to Thumbs Up and Share - Mastering Dimension Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLNmFUNddYNcZzR5BYNFXXl_uhHzLQ_fhg Here is a 5 minute video of Helen tussling (her words) over composition: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6q6mp6Jm6qCsMUsi=gX7SEX0ujpsOnTOr

[@richardpena7153]

We're so fortunate all these episodes survived. What a gift!

[@HelenVanWyk]

Despite their age, Helen's lessons have a timeless quality that continues to benefit artists of all levels. She left behind a legacy through her instructional videos that transcend generations. True artistry and great teaching never go out of style. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.

[@hill271]

This lady is a brilliant teacher

[@ritabykhovsky4175]

Being in Helen's studio is an honor and a great joy. I learn something new every time. Thank you.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Glad you enjoy it. More lessons are on the way. Your support is appreciated.

[@susansouthern6704]

There was another fabulous session from a wonderful knowledgeable artist Her lessons continue to educate us even after her body is gone.

[@HelenVanWyk]

True artistry and great teaching never go out of style. Helen's creative process and art instruction are as applicable now as they were 35+ years ago. Her work is a gift to all artists and student artists. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.

[@DivaJan]

Helen's presentation and her knowledge of composition and placement is impressive , not to mention her teaching abilities. It's like she is reading from a book. The presentation very enjoyable. Helen is a role model for effective teaching. This goes for all of her videos.

[@HelenVanWyk]

That's correct. It's an often overlooked talent of Helen's. Here’s a 5-minute video of Helen 'tussling' (her words) with composition. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6q6mp6Jm6qCsMUsi=gX7SEX0ujpsOnTOr

[@JoseMartinez-og2hy]

She was so wonderful, a true gift.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Yes, very true...

[@chantalfernandez2217]

Bonjour j’ai une grande confiance en Hélène et je ne vois pas dans la vidéo la règle des tiers et je suis ravie de savoir que l’on peut transgresser les lois mais bien sûr pour cela il faut beaucoup d’expérience. Merci Madame

[@DivaJan]

Are you hoping to find Helen explicitly teaching that rule in her lessons? While she might not draw a 3x3 grid and explain it in terms of placing elements along grid lines or grid intersections, she does frequently suggest avoiding centered compositions. For instance, the tree and objects like the bottle and lettuce are placed off-center, more to the left. She generally emphasizes not centering focal points.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Merci pour votre commentaire. Avec le temps, vous acquerrez cette expérience. Je pense qu'une façon plus simple d'aborder cette idée est : "Ne placez pas le point focal au centre de la toile." Vous avez donc raison, son objectif était davantage de créer de l'équilibre et de l'intérêt que de suivre aveuglément les règles. Merci de partager vos pensées et votre appréciation pour les enseignements de Helen. Thank you for your comment. Over time, you will gain that experience. I think a simpler way to approach that idea is, 'Don't place the focal point in the center of the canvas.' So you are correct, her focus was more on creating balance and interest than blindly following rules. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and appreciation for Helen's teachings.

[@HelenVanWyk]

I found this reference to Helen mentioning the rule of thirds you might enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6q6mp6Jm6qCsMU&si=mZsVZIg38v2gSyW5 J'ai trouvé cette référence où Helen mentionne la règle des tiers, cela pourrait vous intéresser : kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6q6mp6Jm6qCsMU&si=mZsVZIg38v2gSyW5

[@chantalfernandez2217]

@@HelenVanWyk merci beaucoup, très touchée par votre spontanéité et votre attention portées aux commentaires. Cordialement