An Essential Element of Visual Language What is Shape in Art? In visual art, shape refers to a two-dimensional, enclosed area. It can be defined by boundaries such as lines (where the beginning point meets the ending point), color, value,…
"Detail Of Sol Lewitt's 1971 'Wall Drawing #65' At The National Gallery Of Art (Washington, DC)" by takomabibelot is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
A Foundational Guide to Sketching with Structure and Confidence This approach is different from the contour drawing technique I introduced earlier. If you missed that lesson, check it out here: Understand Contour Drawing Step 1: Break Down Subjects Into Basic…
Definition of Contour Drawing A contour drawing is an art technique in which the artist sketches the outline and significant edges of a subject using continuous or broken lines. The primary focus is on capturing the subject’s overall shape, mass,…
I strongly recommend memorizing these three terms: tint, shade, and tone. Even if you understand them clearly now, these concepts can become easily forgotten or confusing later, especially as new terms and lessons are introduced. In color theory, it’s crucial…
1. Understanding Value: What is it? Value refers to the lightness or darkness of tones, essential for creating depth & form. It defines how light interacts with objects, shaping their appearance through highlights, mid-tones, and shadows.For example, in a black…
What is Cross-Hatching? Cross-hatching is a shading technique used in drawing and printmaking to create a range of tones and textures. It involves drawing intersecting sets of parallel lines to build up darker values and enhance the sense of three-dimensionality.…
Primary Colors: Primary colors are pure colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors. These are the foundation of all other colors in the color wheel: Secondary Colors: Secondary colors are formed by mixing equal parts of two primary…
What is Value Scale? Creating Three-Dimensionality: Accurate values are essential in producing the illusion of volume and solidity. By manipulating light and shadow, artists can make objects appear rounded, receding, or projecting out of the picture plane. A value scale…
In art, value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. It is a fundamental element that helps create the illusion of spatial depth and three-dimensionality (volume) on a flat surface. A helpful way to grasp the concept of…
