Basics of Landscape Composition

In this article, L. Diane Johnson writes: "Become familiar with the principles as a guide in training your eyes to naturally create interesting and powerful compositions....Composition is one of the most challenging yet powerful and exciting aspects of painting. It is the technical foundation of your painting. Without it, paintings visually fall apart. Careful consideration of the composition before putting paint to surface will make your session more enjoyable, and contribute to the success of your painting.