Composition and Dramatic Staging
Class | Registration opens 2/24/2025 9:00 AM PST
The intent of this class is; in addition to a number of basic rules of composition, and class excercises to match, to learn to organise your picture elements for the most visual impact. Tools wil be tracing paper plus soft graphite and prismacolor true or sky blue pencils. Drama in our compositions, through perspective sizing and lighting to create stunning images is the goal!
- - Tracing Paper
- Soft Graphite Pencils
- Sky blue colored pencil or Prismacolor
Robert Watts
Robert Watts is the consummate professional. His credits include lead illustrator for Ryan Aeronautical, Navy Combat Artist during Vietnam and founding President of the Society of Illustrators of San Diego. His awards include, but are not limited to, ‘Best of Show’and Franklin Mint Awards at the American Society of Aviation Artist exhibitions in 1992-93. Mr. Watts attended both Pratt Institute and Art Center. With over 30 years of experience, Robert Watts has worked for varied clients including NASA, American Airlines, General Dynamics, and the U.S. Navy. Mr. Watts is currently one of the premier architectural illustrators in San Diego and a signature member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.