Focal Point Control: Your Choice

Focal Point Control: Your Choice

Set up or choose any subject you enjoy (object, scene, or photo reference). Today’s focus is **Focal Point Control**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing....
Focal Point Control: Landscape

Focal Point Control: Landscape

Set up or choose a photo or view of trees, a path, and a horizon. Today’s focus is **Focal Point Control**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule for...
Composition Begins With Intention

Composition Begins With Intention

In Part 1, you may have noticed that clarity improves when decisions are made on purpose. But decisions still need direction. That direction comes from intention. Subject Is Not Intention Subject answers the question, “What am I painting?” Intention answers, “What...
Focal Point Control: Interior Scene

Focal Point Control: Interior Scene

Set up or choose a corner of a room with furniture and window light. Today’s focus is **Focal Point Control**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule for...
Focal Point Control: Florals

Focal Point Control: Florals

Set up or choose a plant or flower with interesting overlapping shapes. Today’s focus is **Focal Point Control**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule...