Design Fundamentals

THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

LINE

Line can be considered in two ways. The linear marks made with a pen or brush or the edge created when two shapes meet.

 SHAPE

A shape is a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form. A positive shape in a painting automatically creates a negative shape.

DIRECTION 

All lines have direction - Horizontal, Vertical or Oblique. Horizontal suggests calmness, stability and tranquillity. Vertical gives a feeling of balance, formality and alertness. Oblique suggests movement and action

SIZE 

Size is simply the relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another.

TEXTURE 

Texture is the surface quality of a shape - rough, smooth, soft hard glossy etc. Texture can be physical (tactile) or visual.

COLOUR
Also called Hue

VALUE

Value is the lightness or darkness of a colour. Value is also called Tone

MY ILLUSTRATION DRAWING

MY ILLUSTRATION DRAWING