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Overlay of the month
One overlay, examined in depth — its history, the maths, where it earns its keep, and where it quietly misleads.
3 articles
Overlay of the month
Loomis Head — overlay of the month (March)
Andrew Loomis's sphere-and-jaw construction — why it became the default head-drawing method, what it does well, and three known failure cases.
1 March 2026 · 4 min read
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Golden ratio — overlay of the month (February)
The golden ratio in art — what's real, what's myth, and how to actually use it as a working composition tool instead of mystical decoration.
1 February 2026 · 4 min read
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Rule of thirds — overlay of the month (January)
The rule of thirds is the most-taught composition rule and the most-misunderstood. Origin, when to use it, when it actively hurts your composition.
1 January 2026 · 3 min read