The Surprising Truth About What Makes a Painting Successful

[@carlafranklin128]

I have been drawing for years and heard of the rule of thirds and using odd numbers of items to "balance". But, I learned something new! I never heard about the Golden ratio! Very interesting! I googled it.....wow.....I draw with colored pencil and I will use this in my art. Thank you!! (I have followed you for years....not because I am a painter, but because you have a calming and peaceful video way of having an enjoyment in listening to them :) I draw pets and animals. But I do apply ideas of things I have learned from you :) Thank you! Take care!

[@cillarad]

Since taking your course, I care so much more about composition 😅 I now find myself stopping to consider placement and how to place and colors next to one another and perspective and everything. It's definitely changed my results so much, even if I was stubborn at first about it. The more you practice with it, I've found the less time you need to take on it too, it becomes a little bit second nature. Wonderful video, thanks Katie!

[@KatieJobling]

Wow that is SO amazing! 😍🙌🏻 you’re right, it does get easier and become second nature. It’s fun to play around with too once you feel more confident with it. So happy to hear the course has helped you 🤗🥰 thanks for commenting!

[@phillipking3008]

You’re the best artist on here I think you’re a really good person and I like your work very much

[@rebeccamoore4177]

Love this! As an amateur enthusiast photographer I also have been learning about composition. Another way to draw the viewer in is light. Even a super subtle vignette makes such a difference.

[@ChantelleArts]

This is really interesting, I definitely need to put more thought into composition 😊

[@acrylicpainting1234]

Very useful! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 Thank you 🥰

[@ddudley8950]

I did not know of the Golden ratio. Thank you so much for sharing your gift and knowledge! You never fail to inspire. ❤️ Your videos were the first I watched and subscribed. In fact I painted my first painting from your tutorial.

[@fioregallodesierra5146]

This video was amazing!! A really good content! Thank you!! ❤

[@markup6394]

Fitting... I got myself a book, "Mastering Composition", a couple months ago and made a portrait of our dog using the "rule of thirds". I think, once you start digging deeper, you cant unsee all those compositional lines painters use :D

[@videosattiffanys171]

Hi love your art! I didn’t know when you were doing another Q&A but really wanted to ask how did you balance becoming a mom with being a working artist? Having your own business is already a lot let alone adding mom duties and trying to stay creatively motivated AND post on KZbin AND social media…any tips would be appreciated and welcomed 🤗

[@kristymayo361]

Hi Katie! What's sad is the rose painting you said you hated and wasted a lot of time on, I believe it's quite good! I can only dream of my best work looking like what you consider your worst. You are incredibly gifted beyond the average Joe's in the world! ❤🎨

[@sherryfurr9115]

Excellent, thank you. And you have such beautiful eyes.

[@Tsikoh]

I just draw directly 😂. Golden ratio, new learning. Thanks!

[@BiancaNguyen-c6e]

Hi Katie, would you say your course: paint with confidence is suitable for kids 9-11? Thanks 😀

[@KatieJobling]

Hi Bianca thanks for your question. Honestly I would probably say no. The course is aimed towards adults ☺️ I don’t think it would resonate with kids. Thanks for asking though!

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

Composition for structure, the windmill principle for values.

[@zarl5238]

I personally just paint/draw what I see w/out worrying about the placement of everything. My biggest problem is Proportions i.e. street too short, windows off, head is too big on people...ect. What about drawing just with a paintbrush??

[@liliyalove108]

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[@PhillipKing-ej2bx]

Im useless im terrible im nasty im stupid