Learn to Paint Podcast

The Design Episode with Mark Eanes [Archive. Ep.28]

May 2, 2023

42:25

Highlights

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Episode notes

Learning Through Absorption and Synthesis

01:24

Introduction

2min

The Difference Between Design and Composition

2min

The Importance of Learning to Paint

4min

The Importance of Design in Painting

3min

The Seven Guiding Principles of Design

2min

The Importance of Balance in Art

4min

The Role of Focal Points in Painting

2min

How to Block in the Masses in a Painting

3min

The Importance of Stepping Back

3min

10.

How to Study Art

4min

11.

How to Spend Your Energy Where It Matters

2min

12.

Direction, Simplicity and Unity

2min

13.

The Importance of Balance in Artwork

2min

14.

The Importance of Simplicity in Art

4min

15.

The Importance of Unity in Art

6min

Welcome to the DESIGN episode with Mark Eanes. This is Eanes second time on the show. He first joined us in Episode 11 to talk color.

In this episode you’ll learn the difference between design and composition, the basic elements of design and then we walk through each of the 7 principles of design and talk in depth about what they are and how to make sure you have them plus a whole lot more.

Listen to the Patreon Bonus Episode here.
Check out the written interview Mark did with me all about the importance of drawing, here.

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