In this video, I dive into the art of composition by studying the work of renowned California painter Robert Bechtle. Bechtle’s nostalgic street scenes of San Francisco are not only beautifully rendered but masterfully designed. Join me as I explore his use of light and dark shapes through notan studies, breaking down his unique composition choices in two of his iconic paintings. If you're looking to improve your own composition skills, follow along as I guide you through this simple exercise using black and white gouache and basic sketching techniques. Perfect for artists of all levels!
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* Tips for beginner artists *
How I learned to paint: https://youtu.be/ubstmKOs-Xw
My palette: https://youtu.be/qoeAa0eAQR4
My brushes: https://youtu.be/vPxnLToMV5k
Home art studio setup: https://youtu.be/526QNa2LKuk
Learning composition: https://youtu.be/al_o5kZE8zY
Basic color mixing: https://youtu.be/N0hrRE1Ltrw
Plein air painting kit: https://youtu.be/GHins7UNI94
* My art career path *
How I started growing my instagram: https://youtu.be/NjvSPAnc4oU
How I started selling my work: https://youtu.be/iB5twDhCXdc
How I started showing my work: https://youtu.be/S_C0Jc7RlpM
How I started working with galleries: https://youtu.be/2sA1ZT8YoEY
How I became a full-time artist: https://youtu.be/ZTTcBISiIxo