How to Learn Composition

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TIMESTAMPS
0:57 Shape vs Content
1:47 CSI
2:47 Shapes + CSI
3:21 Shapes Hierarchy
4:13 Line Hierarchy
5:15 Arrange Elements
6:18 Proportion
6:55 Visual Guidance
7:49 Gestalt Theory
8:28 How to Practice

[@TheFoudoPalace]

If you have any problems or questions about learning composition, please drop them in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer them in the part 2. If you're interested in how I design the composition of my illustrations. Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheFoudoPalace

[@ScarletRed.]

My question is how do I know what principles and elements is to much or not enough. Is there some magic formula for different types of art styles?

[@grayven123]

Are you influenced by the art nouveau style? I'm seeing some hints Alphonse Mucha in your illustrations.

[@lqart]

Just the force of a circle is inward and the force of a pentagon is outward Im dying to understand. Like it makes sense because straight lines look good but why is the force direction of any significance? Thank you for this amazing video.

[@OogeiiI]

Amazing video, I just wish I could find more of this information! Do you have any additional resources? :o

[@meyx0_0]

Hello everyone! There’s an Anime called “Blue period “ It’s an anime that focuses on art. I learned composition,fundamentals,focus and construction on that anime. It also focuses on ideas and the pain of an artist Searching those words make this appear on my algorithm ❤

[@ish7798]

I just finished reading it (till whatever I could find that is) and it is beautiful :D

[@phelinmelon1007]

The anime is lovely and I 100% recommend the manga as well which is still continuing on currently for anyone who wishes to see more of the series. It’s an incredible series, which hits me right into the heart as an artist with its unique niche that gives insight on the perspective of many artists just trying to get by with what they love- both experienced artists who’ve drawn their whole lives to new artists who just only recently picked up a pencil- there’s a character to relate to for everyone! The series has genuinely changed my life and is the reason why I found the courage in myself to get into art school. 10/10 series!

[@yt-sh]

thank you

[@uninexo215]

The Manga is even better, if you can, read the manga!

[@Belcih]

Thanks

[@straynekokami720]

As someone who studied graphic design, I’m incredibly impressed with how well you managed to explain these concepts in such a concise way! I never truly thought of combining graphic design with illustration in this way, and now it seems so obvious. Thanks man, wonderful job.

[@Azalea23Horde]

You summarized the entire Krenz’s 24 hours course into less than 10 min. I approve of this!

[@TheFoudoPalace]

Thank you!😭

[@vegtam2869]

I clicked thinking it was going to be music composition. Ended up watching a professional essay on illustration. I have no regrets.

[@gdneofar8427]

Hi vegtam:)

[@uninexo215]

Finally, someone who teaches art more than things like "how to draw eyes the same size" "how to make realistic hair" etc

[@mableshelf9700]

hell yeah now i'm drawmaxxing

[@DEDAXX]

Hell yeah

[@Dingdongrioden]

Hell yeah

[@minderri25]

Hell yea

[@vinnzouiyt]

Hell yeah

[@p0p525]

Hell yeah

[@HetaPancake]

I think this is one of the first simple videos that actually helped me understand composition

[@JeanetteSalibArtist]

such useful information explained in an easy-to-understand format that keeps the viewer engaged. thank you for creating it!

[@ladylele5536]

You have just simplified my 4 years of art university infromations in one video with more practical examples . 🖒 Thanks a lot💗🙌

[@migueleng7634]

One of the best explanations and tips about composition I´ve heard!

[@ontune1715]

cool video but Ive noticed that you keep downplaying yourself too much. "Im not good at this..." "Im not good at that". Technical skill can always be practiced and your being too self conscious about it. Dont worry and be more confident.

[@leamubiu]

Saying “I’m not good at this-” is not, in and of itself, a way to downplay oneself. It’s an acknowledgement of shortcomings and areas open for improvement. It doesn’t sound -to me- like this artist is not confident. On the contrary, this humility gives more credibility to their teachings, to me.

[@mallowskycotl]

I feel like this point depends on how long you've been drawing and how old you are, it's natural for artists that have been drawing for a while (and want to improve more) to reflect on their art with a more critical eye. Like if a person who just started drawing is being really harsh on themselves, I don't think that will help them. But if it's a person who's been drawing for years and wants to learn more things, I don't think they're being overly harsh :]

[@baylego]

No, it's fine. His shapes are a lot better compared to all of his other fundamentals. His taking about what's he's best about. Which is a lot more important.

[@samgordon9756]

AI voice. This is likely translated from a language that demands a person denigrate themselves to prove their humility, like Japanese. Btw, nothing wrong with AI voice when it's clearly creative work. .

[@Z3nHolEminD]

Did the voice man degrade thee

[@faizsaarsiah7023]

I always struggle to understand how composition works and how to apply it in my artwork, and I found this video really helpful! Thank you! 😭

[@Adcito]

In this video you have content for almost 10 videos. I love it

[@LewisCoxIII]

Wow, I've been studying art for a long time and your CSI summary is the best I've seen! You're getting me pumped up to draw!

[@devoreking]

I was getting heavy Alphonse Mucha vibe looking at the thumbnail you really captured the charm of his composition well ~

[@CherryNo]

These are genuinely some of the most helpful videos I've come across in a long time. Very well put together and easy to understand 🙏

[@iTokujou]

There’s something so uplifting and encouraging about your videos. Thank you for your uploads!

[@Xzunia]

You just opened my mind, your mastery over composition elevates your artstyle so well that it really ties it all together, i didnt know I needed this so bad and I thank you!

[@ngaphan4408]

your videos never make me disapointed, they alway make me want to pick up my pencil and practice more. Lately i've been losing interest in drawing, i don't have any ideas to draw but when i watched this video it inspired me a lot. Thank you so much, this is a masterpiece

[@veahoh6908]

I really love your tutorials! I really struggled with why my illustrations doesnt pop when I put so much details but I learned by your tutorials how to make it pop and attractive! Thankyou so much, you are a life saver!💗

[@veahoh6908]

I would like to ask if do you do art critic?

[@TheFoudoPalace]

Yes, if you join the discord through Patreon.

[@motobaafeoke4900]

Definitely one of the best explanations on this I've come across!

[@sutraroongkrajarng6895]

Thank you for this video😭😭😭 I haven’t come across explanation that is so simple as this. Bravo!

[@ClearlyBones]

This is a goldmine of information. Thank you!

[@leamubiu]

Thank you for this condensed outline on composition :) it’s one of my weaker areas, and you gave me a good frame of reference for future study.

[@linepedersen7434]

My god am I happy I found your channel. You explain things in such a precise way and include A LOT of theories but without being redundant when explaining them. You explain exactly what is necesary to draw well and not a thing more (which is so refreshing).

[@PetrukStarker]

This is what I've been looking for years... thank you so much for this!

[@AnoobishManga]

Loved this video, straight forward and makes sense. I am going to learn composition soon, so I can't wait to dive further into these practices.

[@jpeckdraws3932]

One of the best art videos I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot of em

[@PoolParTea]

Amazing and useful information! I’m gonna be totally honest, it has never occurred to me that CSI lines were meant to be complementary to each other, when I was first taught CSI a long time ago I just assumed that it was the teacher telling me what lines I’ll be using for every drawing; nothing beyond that lol Thanks again for this! I feel way more confident in my art now!!

[@AsukaSoryu-yk4lr]

Your theory is very good and important!

[@s0ulcode]

It’s good to see more of your art in your videos!

[@isabellal2840]

wowww i loved this. it explained it way better than any art class i ever took.

[@akibanashi]

maybe i cried, i've been trying to find my way back to being satisfied with my art and haven't found a lot of tutorials that helped me until this one. the way you observe and explain is very detailed without it being too overwhelming. you're amazing and i hope you know that!

[@vonpesso]

Thank you so much for this video. I've spent years watching drawing tutorials on YT but I never learned so much from a video like I have from this one. You're a true hero

[@kasiako355]

That was fantastic and super helpful! Thank you 🙏💖

[@KARMA-zm5en]

This is very informative. More power to you!

[@bubsenseijebe2993]

Bro your art is so good

[@lynxeau4428]

I wish my college lectures were like this. Thank you so much for this video!!

[@GattoCatto_]

This is a great video! I have been wanting to learn composition for a while and this video is perfect :)

[@IdeoHazamaFan3000]

Such a helpful video. It’s motivating, thank you very much.

[@Sleep1ng_Panda]

tysm! this video was incredibly helpful! your guides are so in depth and so easy to understand thank you so much!

[@AdorableFennec]

This was really really helpful!!

[@Shahd-zm1dp]

Great tips thank you

[@MizuTT]

This was very helpful, thank you very much!! I realized I already use most of the techniques for my art unintentionally. It's great to understand what's happening and I'm certain I can improve my own art, now knowing a bit better what's actually happening. I'm also realizing now why some drawings I've created in the past didn't turn out as expressive as I wanted, as, for example, focusing on getting poportions right made me completely ignore shape language. I feel like I'll be able to gain better control of my art's compisition now. Can't wait to try out the newly gained knowledge. ❤

[@Kookiez3]

Thankyou for posting! This helps :D

[@mallowskycotl]

Very nice!!!! You explain things well and it seems you have learned quite a lot :] getting a handle on composition is always very satisfying, you should be proud of yourself

[@l..3736]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge !

[@revesai8555]

thank you so so soooo much. You are amazing!!!!

[@Chikenuget]

Shape thinking skills❤ Anyway, your vids are always so useful, honestly thank you

[@Adloquiem]

This is it. This is the secret sauce KZbin has been hiding from me. Subbed and sharing ❤

[@unanaspig]

Bro this is so GOOD! THANK YOY!!

[@dzulfikrialwi6075]

great explanation 🔥🔥

[@nana-cn4cw]

Thank you! This video really help me!

[@candyheartsart]

I really like your communication style. I've subbed to you because of the simple way you convey your message. This video was very informative, thanks for making it

[@kerkefe6968]

omg I remember watching your video months ago, you have improved a lot since that

[@enneirel9870]

you literally worth for subs from ur explanation!

[@p0p525]

Amazing video 💪

[@ioriori8008]

Bro, just the help that I need. I'm in

[@hot_p0c]

A very interesting and informative videoo, I love itt, keep it up,

[@Duckie01]

Good one!

[@white_purple_cactus]

Thank you!

[@juliasutton8634]

omg this is awesome thank you!

[@wingingglobe4095]

I'm going to have to watch this about 20 more times

[@kellythai6164]

i just want to say you draw flowers really nicely

[@funtimecupcake]

Goated tutorial

[@fruit_fingrr]

I love you man ❤

[@sio_paowo]

Cool video

[@devilichus]

Gestalt theory is not just a philosophy but a physical and mathematical research by the way. Which applies real world and human psychology at a solid level.

[@sebastianuber4085]

thx bro

[@sarahtachibana1333]

This guy's voice sounds really...emotionlessly aggressive

[@tdubs9981]

Love me some Alphonse Mucha. Subbed.

[@ScarletRed.]

I struggle with composition horribly. Thanks for this.

[@fecchitheillustrator]

Nice

[@Phoenix1024]

Amazing video (I didn't know Iris was eating it like that)

[@Henatza]

im not the type of person to say these types of things but wtf??? why is the power of composition so strong???? thanks for this video its very helpful

[@melondoo6129]

you sound like an anime character ^-^ This was so helpful! Thank youuu!

[@frmom30423]

謝謝創作者教學，這樣簡易版讓人直接了解其中的道理(´▽`ʃ♡ƪ)!!

[@p1ss1ng1]

as much as i love how line weight looks, for me, i like all lines to be more bold and to have less detail. then again you can aleays have fun experimenting

[@lqart]

Reminds me of Gu Jiayi, I've been hoping to learn from him but couldn't get his courses. Thank you for this Masterpiece. Please could you clarify on the force of a circle inward and pentagon outward and why it makes straight lines look good? Many others say curved lines look better but I believe you cos I see the beauty in straights myself.

[@infiltratorme68]

can I use simplification method for realism art?

[@mrs.dibujandodibujos]

8:25 I feel my mind open

[@coolbreezeinsummer]

Thanks for the tip. Here is a tip.

[@TheFoudoPalace]

Thank you!

[@Absbor]

i love how i have to auto-translate chinese to english to fully grasp what you're saying due to my bad hearing. /joke great explanation nonetheless. learnt few things or reschedule my existing knowledge already.

[@jeintoro7381]

🥰

[@TURKROX]

yooo this info is gold! thank you why the reupload tho?

[@TheFoudoPalace]

Thank you, copyright issue.

[@daregularperson]

“When looking at a painting, it’s easy to get distracted by elements such as details or colors.” Was this video composed and read by an ai?

[@rogueobscura]

No, the speaker is text-to-speech, but the art and editing is by a human; English may not be their main language.

[@daregularperson]

@@rogueobscura Thanks! Yeah after I posted this I figured it was just a non-English speaker. And I could definitely tell the art was human-made!!

[@nimururu]

7:45 is there a name for this type of art? its so beautiful!

[@TheOriginalFayari]

Wait, I swear to god I've seen this video before. Is this a reupload?

[@window8050]

7:47 i thought this was a NordVPN advertisement lol

[@MFDOOOOM]

Krenz vibes

[@statingstraw9669]

a lot like his class lol

[@cavemann_]

I have something to confess. This methodical, practical, and logical approach to learning and drawing art has made drawing very boring for me. If it's all a matter of knowledge, practice, experience, and applying fundamentals, the whole magic that came from uncertainty has simply vanished. Now my creative drive has been reduced to logic patterns and pursuing whatever I find more pleasing, which is really not enough for me to keep going. edit: Needless to say, I found this approach very successful and have made insane gains this year, which is why I'm talking about it.

[@nyeloliver1008]

Quit learning for a bit and just use ur current skills to enjoy art, art is complex and personal and at its very core your art is yours to create so make what you want. Sure for somethings it is good to have technical skills but if it's just for fun then do whatever. Even if u are studying for school you still should do some personal art

[@cavemann_]

@@nyeloliver1008 Thanks, I am really trying to shift my mindset more towards the part of drawing you're describing. However I found that to get a satisfactory result in drawing something I first need to study it, and it is very hard to break out of that loop of needing to obtain knowledge to play around with concepts and ideas that personally interest me.

[@markdinsdale4869]

Once you create something that truly blows you away you'll be glad you learned the fundamentals. Believe me the frustration of not being able to depict something massively, colossally outweighs the sometimes tedious process of creating art

[@sirjairus1615]

The magic can only come after the hard work is put in. Athletes hate practice but they love the game, same goes for art.

[@Trecherousbeast]

Sitting down and reading or watching videos to get better can be a bit boring and time consuming, but once you have the learning down, you can experiment as much as you want without having to do all that. Just as everyone says, you have to learn the rules before you can effectively break them.

[@hoanvu6244]

Aalto omg?

[@MinoruGLS]

tel me da secret of da thumbnail

[@lenowoo]

godamn. . . . lack of good composition really hurt me. . .

[@zabi_aka]

Love your advice, but the voice sounds so like TTS 😭😭😭😭😭

[@peepsqueek923]

Very good information for folks learning composition but I would recommend speaking in your real voice rather than trying to sound like a movie trailer voiceover 😊

[@christinac4818]

Great vid and tips, but I would have preferred to a have a real person talking D:

[@jhonadavid]

orrrrrrrrrrrrr be born with great taste. How about that.

[@Dad-fu5bw]

I feel discouraged because i still feel like I don't understand composition no matter how its explained to me. I e been drawing for over 15 years and I still feel like I don't get it 😅 I guess all that's left is to try more master studies but try not to get distracted with the details or how amazing the master is 🥹 the art journey never ends