Do you know what artists are talking about when they use the terms, positive and negative space? Every photo uses up space, which artists and photographers refer to as positive and negative space. Positive space is the space that the object uses. Negative Space is the space that surrounds the object. When we draw, we [...]
Texture refers to the surface quality of an object. There are two different types of texture you can play around with when drawing any object. However, I think you will find yourself using visual texture rather than creating the actual texture. Physical texture or actual texture refers to the actual texture you create when drawing. [...]
Shape, one of the elements of design, can be used to convey certain meaning as well as guide the eye through a drawing. There are three main different types of shapes. In math class you may have learned about different types of geometric shapes like squares, triangles, spheres and rectangles. In art class you may [...]
The elements of design are the tools artists use when creating any piece of art. These tools are given names which are used and understood by other artists.
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Line is one of the most important elements of design you should be thinking about when drawing. In every drawing you make, any marking, no matter how big or small is a connection of dots, which is a line.
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