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Cynthia Armstrong – Composition Bootcamp (Online); Wednesdays, September 3-24, 2025

This class was held in the past and is no longer available for registration. Please view our Online Course Catalog for current class listings.

Dates: Wednesdays, September 3-24, 2025
Time: 10:00 am-noon Pacific Time (1:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern Time/6:00 pm -8:00 pm UK Time)
Critique Sessions: Tuesdays, September 9-30, 2:00 pm Pacific/5:00 pm Eastern/10:00 pm UK Time
Level: Open to all levels
Medium: Open to all mediums

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One of the most baffling problems for artists is to decide how to create a compelling composition; one that tells a narrative and keeps the viewers’ eyes riveted to the scene. During development, there are issues to be tackled – whether to make something lighter/darker, bigger/smaller, brighter/duller; how to guide the eye around the painting. This 4 week course will allow us to take an in-depth look at topics within composition development such as notan & chiaroscuro, elements & principles, balances & extremes, contrasts and much more. We will use skill building exercises, in-class & homework assignments and weekly critique sessions to cement our growing understanding.

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