Simple Fixes That Make Better Art with Eric Rhoads

In this episode of Feedback Friday, Eric Rhoads reviews six paintings submitted by artists and shares practical advice on composition, values, perspective, color, edges, and focal points. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, you'll discover simple adjustments that can make your artwork stronger, more convincing, and more engaging. Eric also explains the Three-Spot Composition, a powerful design concept that helps create balance, guide the viewer's eye, and make paintings more visually compelling. In this episode, you'll learn: How to strengthen your composition Common mistakes artists make (and how to fix them) Tips for improving color, values, and perspective How to create a stronger focal point What the Three-Spot Composition is and how to use it Whether you paint in oil, watercolor, or acrylic — indoors or en plein air — these composition and value principles apply to every medium and every skill level. If you've ever wondered how to critique your own work like a pro, this episode is your roadmap. 🎨 Submit your painting for a future Feedback Friday: https://streamlinepublishing.com/feed... —------------------------- 🎁 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞— July 15–17 50% off a curated selection of art courses, with a different collection of 180+ eligible videos each day. Check out by midnight to lock in that day's savings. Plus, free U.S. shipping on DVDs. Shop now: https://painttube.tv/collections/chri... 🎨 𝐆𝐨𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞— Aug 20–21, online Watch Master Artists like Kathleen Dunphy, John Burton, and Larry Moore paint live — register at http://www.gouachelive.com 🍂 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤— Oct 11–18, Acadia Park, Maine Paint outdoors in one of the most stunning fall landscapes in America with Eric Rhoads — reserve your spot at http://www.fallcolorweek.com 🌏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚— Nov 6–22 Paint the breathtaking landscapes of China plein air alongside Master Artist Kevin Macpherson — reserve your spot at https://www.pleinairtrip.com/china Download our FREE gift 𝟗𝟕 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 here: https://97tips.com/asl WE BELIEVE ANYONE CAN LEARN TO PAINT — and our goal is to show you how. Watching 5 lessons in a row will give you the confidence to start painting. If you're a beginner, Eric has a series of three free lessons to teach you the very basics of painting, for free. Visit: https://PaintByNote.com/asl Art School Live is hosted by art magazine publisher Eric Rhoads, founder of Fine Art Connoisseur and Plein Air Magazines. We produce art newsletters, magazines, events, retreats, artist tools and training. To see everything we offer visit https://streamlinepublishing.com/ Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Art School Live here: https://bit.ly/ArtSchoolLive