The Rule of Thirds vs the Golden Ratio: Which to Use?

Both of these compositional ideas hover enticingly as the magic solution to how to make better paintings. I look at both the ideas and show you how I, based on my experience, use them. Not in theory. But in practice.

Also this week I also have a long form demonstration. You can access it here: https://youtu.be/PklYTSD5bnY

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