In this 10-week course, master artist Glenn Vilppu will teach you the fundamental elements of composition used in pictorial art. You will study the important aspects of composition like movement, force, opposites, geometry, and many more. Glenn will show you how the Old Masters utilize these compositional concepts in their creations. Afterward, you will watch Glenn's demonstration on how to apply those elements to your artwork using a traditional step-to-step approach. After completing this course, you will gain a deep understanding of composition and be able to transform your artistic ideas into visually effective outcomes.

In this video lesson artist James Stewart will sculpt a female figure in clay using the New Masters Academy 3D Viewer as reference. James will show you how to construct an armature, define the major forms and planes, and use three dimensional reference to create sculpture with a strong sense of naturalism and believability.