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Muted Drama in the Saltlands: Mastering Limited Palette (Weekly Challenge #175)
Discover the power of subtle tones in this week's eerie yet beautiful landscape from Murray Mallee, Australia.


Guiding the Eye: Rule of Thirds in Coastal Composition (Weekly Challenge #174)
Refine your eye for composition with coastal cliffs and lighthouses — it's all about the rule of thirds this week!


Building Spatial Layers: Foreground, Middleground, Background (Weekly Challenge #173)
Learn to build depth in your landscapes by structuring scenes into foreground, middleground, and background.


Foreground, Middleground, Background – Building Spatial Layers in Your Painting
Structure your scenes with clarity using foreground, middleground, and background layering.


Finding Flow: Rhythm in Landscape Composition (Weekly Challenge #172)
Rowboats, palm trees, and reflections — this week’s scenes invite you to explore rhythm in landscape art.


Rhythm in Landscape Composition – Creating Movement Through Repetition and Flow
Learn how to use rhythm in landscape painting through repeated elements, spacing, and directional flow.
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