Developing an Eye for Landscape Composition

Geared towards the art student but applicable to art enthusiasts, this 20-minute video deals with one of the most important aspects of painting….composition. With a solid design, a painting will have the best chance at success. Using her engaging style, artist Jill Poyerd discusses topics such as the aspects of landscape painting that make it unique, seeing the landscape in terms of visual planes, composition dos and don’ts, and design tools used by some of the Masters.

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[WhatDadIsUpTo]

Subscribed after one minute. I paint landscapes only - No creatures, no structures; just landscapes.
Although I am well versed on most of the things you mentioned, it never hurts to learn it again. I am 71 years old and will never be too old to learn. Thank you for a great treatise on landscapes.

[fmatosrph]

Jill, I am a landscape photographer and enjoyed your video since you touch on many of the common elements of Landscape Photography Composition. Thanks for presenting the subject in a systematic and organized manner, no to mention in a soothing pleasing voice.

[kimrene]

Being an artist that has not had the privilege of art school training, I was encouraged to see that I am already using these perspectives organically, without understanding them consciously. Thanks again for the education.

[michaelparry]

Jill, I am so glad that YouTube displayed your video. And I am more pleased that I clicked on it and invested just under 23 minutes into the viewing. This is such a pleasing, informative, and professional video on the subject of composition. You have done a fantastic job. As one of the comments states, you have a very pleasing voice and can share information in a very pleasing method. This is great information. I will share this site with those in the Lachri Fine Art community in the Google plus world. Each artist there can gain by viewing what you have done. Thanks again for this great work.

[ronschlorff]

Thanks for making Carlson's landscape painting theories so much more "palette-able"! :D As you no doubt know, he and also Edgar Payne have lovely/valuable/essential books on composition and are highly recommend for the student, but be prepared for some difficult reading! They were artists not writers, so when a video like yours cuts through all that verbiage and gets to the heart of the most important aspects of landscape painting, it's very helpful; and a God send really! How many times have we seen a beautiful painting, full of details and even good light effects, but fatally flawed by a poor compositional design. Many of us have those, stored away in our studio, .... where no one can see them! LOL. Good video, Jill, thanks!!

[MindGem]

These tips are great, don't stop, come back and upload more interesting stuff.

[kathleenhutter]

Really helpful! I am also an educator and have been searching for a video that explains some of the most important tenets of a good composition and you did a great job keeping the viewers attention, explaining the points simply and effectively, and bringing it all together in summary at the end. Thank you very much for this and I will be using this during my painting classes to effectively explain the key features of effective landscapes. Well done Jill!

[tobybriggs]

Wow, so well done. As an educator, I am floored by the content, presentation, approach and review. Can't wait to watch more videos! Thanks for all the references too.

[dshepherd]

Your instructional videos are an absolute delight. Ty very much as it’s clear you’ve put a good deal of effort into them.

[dreichmuth]

I am a designer/photographer, best class/video ever in composition. Thank you for posting.

[robhubbell]

This is one of my favorite art channels I've come across. Your presentation is very good. It's very soothing, I enjoy painting to your playlist. I only wish you had more videos. I really enjoy your take on different artists and their styles, I would love to see more of that or maybe even further focus on some of your favorites.

[crisalidathomassie]

What a great choice for a topic! Thanks Dianne and Jill. This video has been an eye opening for me when it comes to landscaping. I mostly paint still life. I will definitely try a landscape considering your tips and reasoning within the composition, thank you so much! I truly appreciate it!

[silenthill]

I just can't believe how much knowledge I can get from one video of yours, thank you a lot for sharing this video with us

[melonSR]

the best art channel that I managed to find on youtube

[chaconne]

A great lesson! I am self-taught and tried to learn from books. None of them showed in such a simple and clear way what the composition is about. You explained everything wonderfully and thanks to that it will be easier for me to paint and read the masters' pictures :)) You have a great gift and thank you for sharing it. Greetings from Poland:))

[cchemmes]

Thanks for the helpful video. It was a welcome relief after having my time wasted by other videos that repeat only one simple point for 13 minutes. I would encourage a part 2, with even more depth & examples.

[lopamudraray]

Great masters had better eye, they did everything without guidance of camera or computer. Thts why I repeatedly go bk to their works...it pleases n calms my mind, fills with happiness

[gi]

I came for the painting information and keep coming back for the voice. I have watched all of your videos many times :) Thank you!

[richardtetreault]

Hello Jill, photography is my passion and I very much enjoyed your video on composition. This subject matter is of particular interest to me and the content of this video is extremely valuable. I like the way you segmented the various sections and the learning summary. The pace is just right and you have a beautiful voice that is in perfect harmony with the subject matter. Take care.

[carolso]

Wow I learned so much, this was so pleasing and calming to watch! I can’t wait to watch more of your videos