Oil Landscape Painting: Explore the Power of Light
Concept and composition
A course by Alexandre Reider , Visual Artist
About the video: Concept and composition
Overview
“For me, there are six fundamentals that must be present in any work, from a quick sketch to a large-format painting: concept, composition, design, value, color and technique. In this class, I will talk about concept and composition.”
In this video lesson Alexandre Reider addresses the topic: Concept and composition, which is part of the Domestika online course: Oil Landscape Painting: Explore the Power of Light. Learn oil painting techniques using light as a narrative tool to convey ideas and feelings.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this class. i will discuss the two foundational aspects of art. concept and composition. What is concept? To truly grasp what each painting and drawing aims to communicate. one must first develop their ability to see beyond the surface. training their eyes to interpret the deeper meanings embedded within these I typically achieve this by honing my visual sensitivity and awareness. Everywhere I go. whether it's the bakery. market. a walk. the park. or a longer journey. i focus on the education of the gaze. This practice enhances my perception. It evolves gradually. You begin to observe ch...”
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Course summary for: Oil Landscape Painting: Explore the Power of Light
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Fine Arts, Naturalistic Illustration, Oil Painting, Pencil Drawing, Traditional illustration

Alexandre Reider
A course by Alexandre Reider
Alexandre Reider is an artist specializing in oil painting from São Paulo who started painting at just 14. He studied at the Escola Panamericana de Arte and received a degree in social communication from the FAAP. Before dedicating himself exclusively to painting, he produced illustrations for a range of different advertising agencies.
A large part of his work depicts either rural or urban scenes using a combination of realism and expressionism. He is the founder of Plein Air Studio, a studio that focuses on arts education, offering painting and illustration courses, workshops, and talks.
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