Swansea Illustrators Club Presents: Composition Tips & Tricks

The AOI

An engaging, hands-on workshop on the secrets of composition, presented by TS Wolfe—freelance illustrator and science communicator.

12-24 Bellevue Way

AOI Meet Ups

Community events allowing illustrators to meet and connect, either locally in various cities in the UK or online!

Ever wonder how to make a viewer physically unable to look away from your artwork?Join the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swanseaillustratorsclub" title="https://www.instagram.com/swanseaillustratorsclub" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Swansea Illustrators Club [SIC]</a> for an engaging, hands-on workshop on the secrets of composition, presented by TS Wolfe—freelance illustrator and science communicator.Whether you're plotting out a complex narrative scene or just trying to make a standalone character pop, the underlying grid of your image changes everything. In this session, TS Wolfe will demystify the Harmonic Armature—a classical geometric grid system used to build rock-solid compositions. In this workshop, you will learn how to:Utilise the harmonic armature method to plan and balance your illustrations.Hold viewer interest and establish a clear visual hierarchy.Create visual loops using compositional vectors—directing the viewer's gaze so their eyes continuously circulate through your artwork.All skill levels are welcome! Bring your sketchbook and your favorite drawing tools. Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, 29th July 2026Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: Elysium Gallery, Belle Vue Way, SwanseaTickets: £8 General Admission | £6 for AOI Members(Proudly supported by the Association of Illustrators, Arts Council of Wales, National Lottery, and the Welsh Government). About SIC: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swanseaillustratorsclub" title="https://www.instagram.com/swanseaillustratorsclub" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Swansea Illustrator’s Club</a> is a friendly, informal meet-up for illustrators in and around Swansea to connect, explore ideas, and find support. This meet-up is open to all illustrators - whether you are a student, a seasoned professional, or just starting out. It is a space to meet peers, share experiences, and get the creative juices flowing for the year ahead. These meet-ups are hosted by <a href="https://www.tswolfe.com/" title="https://www.tswolfe.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tom Wolfe</a>. <h4>Accessibility</h4>The AOI would like to make events accessible to all, where possible. Please let us know your access requirements at least one week in advance by emailing info@theaoi.com -----------------------------------------------------Clwb Darlunwyr Abertawe yn Cyflwyno: Awgrymiadau a Thriciau CyfansoddiadYdych chi erioed wedi meddwl sut i wneud gwyliwr yn methu'n gorfforol ag edrych i ffwrdd o'ch gwaith celf?Ymunwch â Chlwb Darlunwyr Abertawe [SIC] am weithdy ymarferol ac atyniadol ar gyfrinachau cyfansoddiad, a gyflwynir gan TS Wolfe—darlunydd llawrydd a chyfathrebwr gwyddoniaeth.P'un a ydych yn cynllunio golygfa naratif gymhleth neu ddim ond yn ceisio gwneud i gymeriad unigol sefyll allan, mae grid sylfaenol eich delwedd yn newid popeth. Yn y sesiwn hon, bydd TS Wolfe yn egluro'r Armatwr Harmonig (Harmonic Armature)—system grid geometrig glasurol a ddefnyddir i adeiladu cyfansoddiadau cadarn. Yn y gweithdy hwn, byddwch yn dysgu sut i:Ddefnyddio dull yr armatwr harmonig i gynllunio a chydbwyso eich darluniau.Gynnal diddordeb y gwyliwr a sefydlu hierarchaeth weledol glir.Greu dolenni gweledol gan ddefnyddio fectorau cyfansoddiadol—cyfeirio syllu'r gwyliwr fel bod eu llygaid yn cylchredeg trwy'ch gwaith celf yn barhaus.Mae croeso i bob lefel o sgil! Dewch â'ch llyfr braslunio a'ch hoff offer lluniadu. Manylion y DigwyddiadDyddiad: Dydd Mercher, 29 Gorffennaf 2026Amser: 7:00 YH – 9:00 YHLleoliad: Oriel Elysium, Belle Vue Way, AbertaweTocynnau: £8 Mynediad Cyffredinol | £6 i Aelodau AOI (Cefnogir yn falch gan Gymdeithas y Darlunwyr, Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru, Y Loteri Genedlaethol, a Llywodraeth Cymru).

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