Golden Ratio Composition Secret! 

I've known about the Golden Ratio for decades but I've never heard it described in such a clear way. Kudos. BTW, looking forward to learning how to make your handy ratio tool. Thank you for yet another awesome insight.

The artist is sharing HIS technique with us... why the HELL would anyone dislike the video????

OMG. I told you in a previous post that I am in college for Drawing. They taught me what the golden ratio was, but did not tell us how to actually use it within your art. Thank you so much. I've watched 2 of your videos and have already learned more that the entire year in school. Thank you so much. I will start using the golden ratio in everything I do.

Andrew, you have to be watched by the Health Authority. Your enthusiasm and teaching style are contagious.

I think we just need a new series on this channel called "The Great Chalkboardventure" with you just teaching us stuff at the chalkboard each week. This is fascinating and super helpful, thank you so much for doing it.

i'm a dentist. I design smiles; working with lab techs to make veneers for upper front teeth. I will implement this idea of the golden proportions to my work. When I was in dental school, I also came across this ratio in teeth, but I didn't understand where the ratio came from. Now I know. MIND BLOWN! Phufffffff!!!!!

Great explanation! We also all come equiped with our own proportional divider. Stretch out your thumb and first two fingers (like the peace sign +thumb) and you've got yourself a 1:1.618 (roughly) porpotional divider. At 5'9" my first two fingers measure 8 cm apart, and my thumb to first finger measure 13cm, so there's that number series, too!

Another excellent tutorial, well presented, your excitement is infectious. I have ADHD, the times I have had tutorials on the golden section, it never really clicked beyond a basic '2/5 x 3/5'. It has fully 'clicked' now, Thanks again.

I have been learning Painting from You tube for almost 7 years now and these 18 Minutes have been more useful then all those years combined. You are a Jem Andrew and I am Lucky to have found you on You tube..!

15:30 "I don't know about you...but, for me, this works." No kidding! That painting is AMAZING. I love your understatement.

Mind blown. I think what makes this and your other videos so compelling is your excitement at discovery. I pray you never lose that sense of wonder. You are a wonderful teacher, not so much because you are teaching, but because you are sharing your wonder at what you have found. That is what makes great teachers. And your painting shows such skill because you are not striving for "good enough", but for perfection. Thank you!!

Crazy how intuitive this is. I just analyzed my most recent sketch, and bam, the horizon is exactly on the ratio.

This is a wonderful demonstration of how and why the golden ratio is so pleasing to the eye. I'm not an artist but a photographer; composition is so important whether the viewer realizes it or not. I'll utilize these ideas when composing future images. I now see why some of them "miss the mark." Thanks.

I just began taking a beginners painting class at a local School of Arts. The instructor was explaining the Golden Rule but I couldn't grasp the concept. After watching your video, I had a epiphany! It's amazing when you look upon nature to see that we indeed live in an orderly world! Thanks for the informative video.

This is the only video I have seen which gives such an excellent explanation of how to actually use these measurements in your own artwork. Just brilliant, Andrew. Thank you🥰

Andrew: " I don't know about you, but for me, it 'works' " Me picking my jaw from the floor : "Are you sure it's a painting??"

I’m gonna use this in an oil painting video soon. the video was way more elaborate than the books I’ve read. Amazing video! Amazing teaching! Amazing information!

Wow! I really learned a lot from this video. I have taken many painting classes and was never told about the golden ratio. You explained it in a way that is very "understandable". Also, your painting is absolutely magnificent.

Your work, both on canvas and your teaching skills in this videos are 100% amazing! Thank you for sharing this!

I have been confused and totally dumbfounded by the examples and write ups about the Golden Ratio. The spiral, and the other divisions. You are a beautiful teacher and I really loved watching this. In fact I wish my partner could see this video. He's not an artist but he loves maths and he's also a musician which also in some regards uses maths. Thank you for explaining this better than anyone else has, the visualisation, words and enthusiasm are fantastic. Also your painting is near daunting. It has a lot of power in that one Tisch. I feel this one is dramatic, powerful...it is the same feeling you get when you look out or up at a scene in the world, like a mountain range and realize how small and insignificant you are.. Which is a strange feeling. It's beautifully devastating. 👏

Wow, I love it! I can’t wait to try on my next one. I hope you teach us how to build that ruler... Thank you Andrew, you’re the best!

Excellent, excellent Break Down. Best explanation of the Golden Ratio I’ve yet to see. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Andrew, you are such a natural! That was just the best explanation ever! I have been using this ratio in my composition for years and I teach it too, but I had to show my students your video because you did that so well! Thank you! Looking forward to seeing how to make that tool! Loving your podcasts too, Andrew. Thank you, thank you thank you!

I've heard of the golden ratio, however, it boggled my mind with the appropriate way to apply it. Here, you've made it really simple to understand! Thanks!

Thank you Andrew, this is by far the best explanation for the golden ratio I've ever seen. I would be very interested in the tutorial for make that caliber, it seems very useful. :)

I've been forcing the ratio into my paintings instead of using the size of the canvas. Using the ratio to determine the size and distance of each main object within the comp. Honestly never thought of dividing up the canvas itself. Awesome!

Fascinating information! I watched this video over and over again and the information never gets old. I will use this on my future paintings. Thank you for sharing!

Listening to you and watching the draw on the board about the Golden Ratio I could perfectly pictured one of your paintings, The Winter Landscape you did a wonderful tutorial? The mist, the trees and the sheep...and say that´s a perfect Golden Ratio. Thank you so much for your generosity sharing with us, for your enthusiasm that is contagious.

Very useful information. I was already digging these numbers for years now, Davinci, Michael Angelo and Rafaelo have them a lot in their works. As I got involved in studying Pythagoras' philosophy. they show up in my paintings as well , but after a point I do not go for them, these analogies or close approximations just appear there in my paintings usually. That tool is actually very very cool. Thanks for sharing.

Great explanation! Looking fwd to learning how you made that golden compass!

I've watched this several times and taken notes. You are a natural teacher. You painting touched something deep inside of me, it made me feel completely satisfied. It must be your use of the Golden Ratio. Thank you so very much for teaching this.

Your description makes perfect sense! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!

So interesting. I am now wandering around my house with a tape measure. Just brilliant. Thank you

Finally, someone talking sense about art and breaking down these ratios in a language I can understand.

Great video, Andrew! Your passion and enthusiasm for art is contagious. Thanks for a very clear teaching on the Golden Ratio. Just when I was needing a video on composition, here you are to deliver!

This has to be one of the most informative videos I've ever watched. Thank you Andrew.

Just when I wanted to improve my compositions, excellent timing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you very much for the explanation. Although this video is about painting, as a newbie photographer, I find this video explains a lot about compositional lessons that also applies in photography as well. This makes me realize and understand the importance of the rule of thirds, not just following those lines simply because everyone else told me to do so.

Best explanation ever! I love how that tool works and how you described where to drop those harmonic feeling lines! Wonderful painting too! The light through the clouds is masterfully done!

That golden ratio is amazing! I don't recall ever hearing of that before. The way that you explained it, along with the examples of it's use made it really exciting! I can't wait to try it out! Thank you so much!

Andrew this is really cool. I actually never really got into the golden ratio, I might think about it more. Your new landscape is really also quite incredible. I would love to see a video on how you tackled atmospheric effects like god rays, and mist.

Great video andrew😀 being someone who loves art but hates math the connection can’t be denied or ignored. Thanks for showing us this

Wonderful plein air session. Love your style and delivery. Learned a lot. Thank you.

This is one of my favorite videos on RU-vid, thank you so much for sharing!

Also known as "God's fingerprint". By the way, your work is BEAUTIFUL!!!

This was crazy helpful! I’ve never understood the meaning or application of the golden ratio before. Thanks Andrew!

Andrew i am getting obsessed with your videos!! cant wait to shop the materials and get your courses :D

WOW! This was 3 yrs ago, and I am just hearing about it now! AND you are the BEST person to teach it! I LOVE your enthusiasm in your explanations, and isn't it amazing how it shows up in everything? I am fascinated! Thank you always for your amazing videos!

Exactly what I needed. Is there anyway we can bring some value to you my man? You are absolutely best art teacher on RU-vid!

I'd love to learn how to make the golden ratio tool. I am dyslectic and I was never quite able to comprehend how to utilize the golden ratio, so I've always stuck to the rule of thirds. You explained the golden ratio so well that for the first time I understood. Thank you so much.

The best explanation I've seen so far especially when it comes to how one can apply the golden ratio to existing paintings. I'm currently struggling to work out the best possible composition for a cloudscape that I've been working on for two months already and will certainly use these principles to figure out where to place the focal points. Well done Andrew and thanks for your many great videos 👍💕!!

This video absolutely blew my mind. Thank you so much for this thorough explanation!

You inspire me to be a better artist and a better teacher. Thank you for validating classical painting and drawing techniques with your own painting examples. Your newly completed landscape painting is amazing; absolutely stunning. Who can argue with "beauty is in the eye of the beholder?" This video clearly defines the golden ratio and absolutely exemplifies how to teach it as a foundation in visual composition. As always, your videos are valuable beyond compare. Thank you, Andrew!

Andrew, TFS such a clear, concise explanation of the golden ratio with your usual enthusiasm & passion! I always love the fusion of arts & higher math, and while no longer a painter, can now apply the golden ratio to crochet, cross stitch and beaded jewelry designs by intention as well as instinct :-D

I've never heard it explained better, and by a most talented artist. Beautiful work...simply beautiful!

Fabulous video and explanation of the Golden Ratio! Thanks so much!!

You are definitely the painting instructor for people who are already painters! I love all of your videos I’ve seen so far! I thought I was a good painter.. but I know that your teaching will make me better!

I am so very glad to see you teaching this magnificent principle. I have been teaching this to my students in the studio and in workshops that I teach for several years. I like the way you have applied the golden Ratio to random rectangles. But have you yet explored the related wonders of the “Root Rectangles?” By the way, you have a great guy named Nick Taylor that makes an incredible set of golden ratio calipers in metal.

This was incredibly informative. Thank you!!! Also your painting was absolutely gorgeous

I'm in love with your studio.

I love how you showed a lot of examples of the golden ratio being used. Your painting is incredible!!!

Andrew, not only are you a masterful artist, but also just as masterful a teacher. I love your videos and your artwork. I have learned so much from you. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing this! Plus I LOVE your work!

I've been looking for this for a long time now. Cant wait to try it. Thank you🙏🏾

Hi very well explained thank you. Looking forward to learning how you made the ratio calipers 😊

Great job, please do a video on making the caliber

All of your work is exquisite!

I learned about the golden ratio at art school, but I never truly understood it. There are no words to express how grateful I am to how you just explained it... I finally get it.... THANK YOU... I am so excited to now apply this to my art work. I would love it if you would take the time to show us how you made your golden ratio ruler please, and thank you again. You rock Andrew! 💜

Oh my goodness, Andrew, thank you for a really fascinating video! Wow did I learn something and got as excited as you! You are a born natural in front of the camera - excellent job teaching and I should have started with HOLY COW, WHAT A MAGNIFICENT PAINTING!!!! Thank you for your time/effort/expense/Rachel......Team Tisch all the way!

Awesome explanation Andrew, I have heard of this before however never thought to use it, just usually divide up into thirds. Will definitely give this a try. Now most paintings that use this method size the canvas first for golden rule too which also looks a different ratio than normal. Thanks Andrew.🤯

gorgeous painting ,,and beautifully ,,and harmoniously balanced ,,very comforting

I remember watching a program about the golden ratio years ago. But your explanation was clearer and easier to understand. Thank you!

Andrew Ji( an Indian way of respect, like " Sir") a countless thanks to you for always inciting the goodness of art and being a HUGE inspiration to thousands... especially when we are down and nearly gave up. Can't ever thank you enough for your big heart🙏🙏🙏

I’m an engineer and into mathematics. I knew some of this, but there’s a lot that’s brand new to me. Thank you for this excellent video. It’s great.

this was insanely comprehensive and useful. thank you so much for taking the time to explain this so thoroughly

watching you get so excited about the golden ratio got me excited about it too! thanks for the video andrew

Golden ratios should be thought of as a suggestion and not a "secret" or "rule". Remember, any and all compositions are subjective.

God: I have created the heavens and the earth to create mystery and magic for all mankind. Andrew: Hold my brush, imma make a tool for that. 🤟😁

Thanks a ton Andrew and Skillshare for this amazing video!!

I've been using this technique to compose paintings for years. Awesome little run down! Great as always, Andrew!

Please please how can we make one of those golden ratio measuring device? It’s fabulous! Thank you for sharing 😃

Hmmm I was studying and drawing sacred geometry shapes, and learning about the Fibonacci sequence, the flower of life and Phi, I stopped for a moment to check my email and there was your video about .... the Golden Ratio.... interesting coincidence !

Enjoyed every second of this video. Thank you for posting such stuff ❣️

It is a blessing that I found Andrew's videos. He is a MASTER at the craft.

Great video, Andrew! And yes, Fibonacci tells it all. Lots of thanks for reminding me!

Thank You! It is a very interesting technique, I will try it out. I have also heard about a theory knows as the "dynamic symmetry" - I don't know if you knew, although if you didn't, you seem to be doing well without it, but in case you would like to know more, there is an old book by Michel Jacobs floating somewhere in the internet. Also there is a photographer on youtube who uses this dynamic symmetry, Tavis Leaf Glover.

One of your best videos. Thank you.

Amazing video, clear and simple explanation. And your painting man, it is awesome!

I knew of the Golden Ratio and the 5/8ths rule. Nevertheless, I really loved how Andrew elaborates on it with respect to composition. I did not know about using the secondary lines. Very helpful. What about portraits though? Lastly, I love those calipers! Share your secret or even better, market them and make some money (I'll buy them)! PS on a side note, I have signed up for SkillShare and find it quite useful AND I have begun to play around with the CMYK color palette and am loving the intensity and beauty of the colors. Thank You.

I know I have used this superficially on my basic set up when composing my paintings overlaying in photoshop the golden rectangle image. But you have taken this to another level for me and now chomping at the bit. I did a painting which was square and found that for the composition to work I had to place the subject in the centre which threw out the asymmetric format how would you tackle this in your work? Cheers bonny lad Rob

Really appreciate your teaching Andrew. Clear and concise... thanks so much

I have seen many videos on Golden Ratio but havent got any which explain well about its practical use in painting. Andrew, you have done it so beautifully.🔥♥️💯

How do you make that golden ratio measuring tool? I don't see it in any of your videos.

Great video Andrew! Evidence of God’s design in nature Rom 1. “Mathematics is the language by which God created the universe” -Galileo I first discovered the golden ratio years ago watching an old Disney classic titled, “Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land”

Thank you! I have had questions about this subject for years!! And you gave me more answers than i had questions for! This is an extraordinary demonstration! Thank you!

Thank you, Andrew, for the wonderful lesson. I will definitely use it in compositions.

Golden rule of grammar school: NEVER draw an 8 like a snowman 😂😂

1:1.618 is the signature of The Creator. ...a calling card of sorts.

At last someone that explained clearly how to apply the Golden ratio in our compositions! Thank you very much Andrew!

Love the clear way you use to explain how it works! very practical indeed, thanks a million!