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How to Create Art that Works

Composition is the first step in creating good art

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Mary Hone
Jul 20, 2025
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I’m always astounded at Al’s ability to take what he sees, and make it come out his fingers in the form of a drawing, or sculpture. I personally don’t have this gift, and I recognize that this is what separates artists from the rest of us.

In this first, of what will be a series of art posts, Al is going to help us understand how composition is the first, and most important step to creating great art. No matter how good of an artist you are, if the composition is off to start with, you will never create that amazing piece.

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