Just like any other art form, visual arts has its set of basics. Basics are important to give you the understanding for the why and what reasons for your work. It will help you solve your challenges and give avenues of success in making your artwork stand out as someone who knows what they are doing. When you have this basket of information handy you will soon see reasons for the solutions and decisions we make for good art. It is like reading, you must understand and know the ABC’s to be a successful reader.
The Elements naturally segue into the Principles and many of these are interlocked and interchangeable. Being mindful of the meaning of each element and principle will help you more easily navigate the world of creating art.
The BASICS includes:
21 videos covering the 7 Elements
- Line (included in the Elements Intro)
- Color
- Shape
- Texture
- Form
- Value
- Space
25 videos covering the 8 Principles
- Balance
- Emphasis
- Movement
- Pattern
- Repetition
- Proportion
- Variety
- Unity