The Mastering Composition course is a virtually unedited live full-day event of heart-filled training with master artist and life-drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu.

In this in-depth training program, Glenn delivers his message in his usual warm, open, thoughtful manner, holding absolutely nothing back.  If you like someone who simplifies understanding of even the most complicated subjects, then this training will have you glued to your seat as he takes you on a journey through the ancient masters' paintings and explains to you their compositional secrets.  

In this 5-DVD series, Glenn takes you through a series of sequential steps that will give you that added edge you’ve been looking for in your artwork.  This training is loaded with tips, strategies and ideas that will ensure your success as an artist in whatever medium you choose.   

This training is ideal for anyone looking to master the art of composing an attention grabbing drawing, painting, movie scene, or art in any other form.

Watch a short clip taken from the beginning of the first DVD

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Here’s what some others who've studied Glenn's material have to say:  

"I started with the drawing manual and was immediately impressed.  Then, based on praise from some members of conceptart.org, I bought the accompanying DVD's to the drawing manual.  I was so impressed, that I decided to purchase most, if not all of the instructional materials....Although, I have only been working with the drawing DVDs and Manual for about a week, I'm already seeing some results and I am very pleased.....The lessons are clear, concise, and well thought out.  They logically build upon concepts in a progressive manner to present a very efficient way of learning.  In my opinion they are simply the best teaching materials I have, and I can tell you I have lots of stuff!!!!.....One of the central benefits I am getting from Glenn's teaching method, is that I now finally feel I have a structured and focused approach to learning.  I no longer float around aimlessly, not sure how to organize my time and practice."     Jonathan Masters.

"I was blown away at how clear he made complex drawing issues.   I also like how he approaches all drawing the same -- without bias as to the application of said drawing ability.  He teaches foundations that will help you your entire career.  I have read through the drawing manual now and watched some of Glenn's instructional videos -- and the difference it has made has been tremendous!  He cuts through the veil of mystery that a lot of instructors place around artistic topics.  As I indicated, everything just becomes clear.  In terms of impacting my life I suppose his materials (such as the satchel) has made toting my supplies much easier and it has kept everything at my finger-tips.  In general I have more confidence in my abilities, or in knowing that my abilities are improving."     Jay Brushett 

"I was attracted to Glenn Vilppu by the frequent mentions from professional artists. I am an aspiring concept artist.  I frequently see major figures in the conceptual art world mention the value of Glen's teaching.  When I saw Craig Mullins urge an artist to spend the next five years of his life studying in Glen's classes, I knew there must be something to it.  I first ordered the Drawing Manual.  The was the single most important book I've ever read on art.  Many illustrators and animators struggle to develop methods to draw from imagination.  The drawing manual gave me that method.  It gave me a structure to build off of.  I enthusiastically point other artists in the direction of Glenn Vilppu.  If this sounds like a testimonial, its because it is one.  The teaching of Glenn Vilppu has Greatly helped me.  I hope that you will let him know how grateful I am."     Aaron Poe  

"I also wanted to thank you for bringing the love back into drawing for me.  Wherever my sketch book is the Vilppu drawing manual is right next to it and now, so will the sketching on location manual.  Every time I watch your videos or open one of your manuals I learn something new, even though I could have sworn I've read that before.  You are a great teacher and true master of 'feeling' life the way you see it.  Thank you."     Tony Gaddis 

"Actually I wanted to let Glenn know that his video series, "the Language of Drawing" helped me dramatically in improving my drawing skills (I studied them in 1998).  And I wanted to get these books for my collection.  Since then I began work in the games industry and have become a Senior Character artist at Epic Games (Gears of War, unreal Tournament), and have lived and worked in Paris for Ubisoft (Rainbow Six).  His teaching has been the backbone of my career, and I'd love the opportunity to thank him."     Christopher Wells  

"I've been studying with Glenn for about 15 weeks now; and I've learned more in those short weeks than I did my entire 26 years preceding.  he's changed my life, and given me two new eyes through which to see and interpret the world with.  and it's a more beautiful place as a result.  ....aside from being my favorite artist, he's the best teacher I've ever had; and a warm, sweet, and generous human being."    Jonathan Hart  

"I have taught art for over twenty years and have been practicing art for even longer.  Currently, I teach Cartooning classes, Basic Drawing for Adults, and Figure Drawing/Anatomy classes at the Art League School of Alexandria (Virginia), a very fine institution.  I also conduct my own private art classes.  My personal work appears in other art related projects.  I am proud to say that I have received a number of awards, among them on from the Society of Illustrators in New York.....I feel truly blessed to be his student...It was my great privilege to study with Glenn in Sarasota....To say that Glenn Vilppu is a genius is an understatement and I am truly thankful that he is my teacher!  From a master like him, there is always more to learn."     M.S.

See if you can catch the several compositional subtleties that
Glenn describes in this clip taken from the 2nd Composition DVD

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When you invest in yourself by picking up the Mastering Composition course, you are learning directly from someone who has had over five decades of success as a professional artist and drawing instructor.  When you are learning from Glenn, you are also learning from Pontormo, Rubens, Michelangeo, and DaVinci, just to name a few.

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Included in the Mastering Composition course:

• 5 DVDs of virtually unedited video taken directly from the classroom
• These DVDs will come in our set exclusive Library Edition Cases!
• A companion Workbook including copies of images from the videos so you can follow along, 28 specially selected lessons on composition taken from Vilppu's E-mail Drawing Demonstration Series, AND select drawings from Glenn's personal sketchbooks, all giving you examples on the subject of composition
• A CD containing ALL of the images contained in the above Workbook, in FULL COLOR, so you can study them more in-depth.

Catch several more compositional subtleties that Glenn describes
in this clip taken from the 3rd Composition DVD

Watch as Glenn shows you how he goes about creating a
composition of his own on this 4th DVD of the series... (Note, he has been
working on this drawing off an on throughout the previous DVDs as an example of
the principles he has discussed)

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