The key-practice to drawing better portraits

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Start learning to draw & paint better ⬇ https://www.patreon.com/stephenbaumanartwork Description: In this conversation, I explore the critical elements of composition in art, emphasizing the importance of thumbnail sketches as a powerful tool for refining ideas and enhancing the final work. I discuss various compositional techniques, including the rule of thirds, positive and negative shapes, and the dynamic impact of lines like diagonals and S-curves. I also highlight the value of analyzing and optimizing compositions through sketching, guiding artists to select the best thumbnail that brings out the subject's most intriguing features. Chapters 00:00 The Essence of Great Composition 02:50 Understanding Thumbnailing for Composition 06:13 Analyzing Positive and Negative Shapes 09:09 Optimizing Composition Through Sketching 11:05 Choosing the Best Thumbnail for Expression Follow me on: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenbaumanartwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenbaumanartwork/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/stephenbaumanartwork Website - https://stephenbaumanartwork.com/ #artlessons #paintingtips #howtodraw art, composition, thumbnailing, drawing, portrait, techniques, visual arts, creativity, sketching, design About me: My work focuses on the human figure. I've given drawing and painting workshops and demos throughout the United States and Europe. I have been making realist drawing and painting tutorials for six years now that I release through my Patreon page.