Composition: From Problems to Power
6 Online Lessons
 
Sundays 18.15 - 19.15
11.01.2026 - 15.02.2026
 
Instruction: Ilya Gefter

This series of lessons tackles the most common compositional challenges: imbalance, symmetry and repetition. You will discover how resolving these common challenges leads to paintings of uncommon power and expressiveness.

You will learn how to transform the problems of disjointed or boring compositions into the sources of your artworks' strength and originality. Welcome to join us! 
 
Lesson Themes:
 
Unbalanced compositions: Solving imbalance to find expression and originality 
Symmetry: From stiffness to source of monumentality
Alignment: from boredom to harmony
Alignment : secrets visual power. 
Repetition: tiring or exciting? 
Repetition: visual noise turned into harmonious rhythm
 
Online Study Includes:
 
6 Live Zoom lectures (approximately 60 min each)
Q&A following each session
Unlimited access to all lecture recordings for one year
Drawing and painting assignments: Clear recommendations for independent practice.
 
About the program:
 
This is Unit 3 of the Comprehensive Composition Course (32 lessons).  It can be taken independently or as part of the full course. 
Unit 3 is available online only. 
Each study unit can be taken on its own or in a sequence