Visual Composition for Artists: Master Balance, Rhythm, and Color
Guiding the Viewer’s Eye
A course by Tania Yakunova , Composition Expert and Illustrator Instructor
About the video: Guiding the Viewer’s Eye
Overview
“Learn how to guide the viewer’s eye through your composition. I’ll teach you techniques to create a visual hierarchy, ensuring that the viewer “reads” your image the way you intend.”
In this video lesson Tania Yakunova addresses the topic: Guiding the Viewer’s Eye, which is part of the Domestika online course: Visual Composition for Artists: Master Balance, Rhythm, and Color. Master the power of composition to enhance your visual storytelling, using techniques from Bauhaus, Kandinsky, and Malevich.
Partial transcription of the video
“Let's explore compositional techniques. to make sure the viewers read the image correctly We need to navigate them through the image. What they'll see first. what they'll see after. We already know that we read image from left to right, from top to bottom. But we can change how your eyes move. If we'd like. We're doing it. By separating what is primary And what is secondary? In other words, creating compositional center. Here are some examples. Let's look at this illustration. Where do you think compositional center is? Where your eyes navigate. What do you see first? Compositional center i...”
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Course summary for: Visual Composition for Artists: Master Balance, Rhythm, and Color
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Character Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration
Tania Yakunova
A course by Tania Yakunova
Tania Yakunova is an accomplished artist and illustrator with over a decade of experience in the field. Her dynamic style and bold compositions have attracted collaborations with major global clients such as TikTok, Google, Upwork, AirBnB, and Logitech. Her work has further expanded into the literary world, illustrating books for Penguin Publishing House and contributing to numerous articles in distinguished magazines and newspapers. Tania’s illustrations have been showcased internationally, with exhibitions in countries like France, Germany, Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Recognized for her innovative approach, she has been honored with prestigious awards, including the World Illustration Awards and Society of Illustrators Awards.
A self-taught artist with a bachelor's degree in social sciences, Tania is a strong advocate for alternative education, passionately sharing her insights with students. Her work is celebrated for its strong compositional elements and vivid shapes, reflecting her belief that art serves as a powerful form of visual communication. Through her teaching, Tania aims to elevate the practice of aspiring artists, encouraging them to explore the power of composition in their creative expression. Her previous course on Domestika connected her with a vibrant community of artists, inspiring her to continue contributing to the field with renewed enthusiasm.
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