THE 7 ELEMENTS OF PAINTING/ART......
The elements of painting are the basic components or building blocks of a Painting or Art generally. When we analyse any Drawing, Painting, Sculpture or Design, We examine these component parts to see how they combine to create the overall effect of the Art-Work.
The visual elements have a relationship to one another. Most images begins their life as "LINE" drawings, Line drawings then crosses over one another to form what is know as "SHAPES", as you all may know that shapes can be filled with "TONE" and "COLOR", or it can be repeated to create "PATTERN". A shape may be rendered with a rough surface to create what is known as a "TEXTURE". A shape may also be projected into three dimensions to create what is called "FORM".
Each of the elements may also be used individually to stress their own particular character in an Artwork. Thus can be seen below as:
(1) POINT (MARK): A mark or point is the smallest and most basic element - It could be a dot, Patch , Small Square, Comma or Calligraphic Mark. A point or mark is often used to form a value or pattern. It is the personal handwriting of the Artist which can be either learned or can be natural. A point or mark is the visual element upon which all others are based. It can be defined as a singularity in space or in geometric terms, The area where the two coordinates meet is called a point or mark.
READ MORE: Introduction To Painting - A GUIDE TO PAINTING BASICS.
(2) LINE: Line is a very important Element of painting or art generally. A work of art without the use of line is quite useless. Lines are very important as they help to form shape and can communicate an idea or feeling. A line is a continuous mark with a greater length than width, which has no depth. Artists use lines to create edges, and outlines of objects. A line is created by the movement of the Artist's Pen. Line can also be referred to the continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point. They can be Implied or Actual and the directions can convey a particular state or mood, as vertical lines suggest more of a potential for movement and allude to strength and power, Horizontal lines are calm and quite and/or allude to repose, while Diagonal lines strongly suggest dynamic movement and give more of a feeling of vitality to a picture.
A line can be lyrically defined as a point in motion. Although there are different/various types of lines, all are characterized by their length being greater than their width. They can be dynamic or static depending on how the artist chooses to use them.
Listed below are the Different Types Of Drawing Lines You May Need To Know In Art
READ MORE: ACRYLIC PAINTING BASICS FOR BEGINNERS AND ARTISTS
Listed below are the DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRAWING LINES.
(3) COLOR: Color is the most complex artistic element because of the combinations and variations inherent in use. Artists value color a lot as it is a very important aspect in the element of Art, Thus because it is a wonderful tool to create combinations differently, and artists study and use color in part to give desired directions to their work.
The effect of color can have a very strong impact on your feelings. Thus, the concept of color is perceived as the light reflected off of objects which has three characteristics/properties.
(i) Hue
(ii) Value
(iii) Intensity
(i) Hue: Hue is the first among the characteristics. It is the name of colors. Colors are organized through the use of a color wheel. One hue can be varied to produce an infinite number of colors. The primary hue's are:
(a) Yellow
(b) Blue
(c) Red
They are the Primary Hue's which are mixed to form other colors.
Secondary Colors are made by mixing two primaries together. While Intermediate Colors also known or referred to as Tertiary are mixtures of a primary and adjacent secondary color.
READ MORE: COLOR SYMBOLISM AND WHAT THEY REPRESENT IN ART
(ii) Value: Value is very important in any work in art When color is absent. It refers to the relative lightness or darkness of one color next to another. i.e (A color on a dark background will appear lighter, While that same color on a light background will appear darker). The value of a color can make a huge difference depending on how it is perceived.
(iii) Intensity: Intensity also known as "Chroma" refers to the purity of the hue. It is also referred to as the brightness or saturation of a color. A color is at full intensity only when it is pure and unmixed.
(4) SHAPE: A shape can be defined as an enclosed are in two dimension. By definition, shapes are always Implied and Flat in nature. It is an area that is contained within implied line, or it is seen and identified because of Color, Texture, Line, and Value. It often defines objects in space. A shape may be positive or negative. In a picture, the shapes that the artists has placed are considered to be the positive shapes while the spaces around the shapes are the negative spaces. For instance, consider the shape of an Island surrounded by water. Sometime, positive and negative shapes are integrated to such an extent that there is truly no visual distinction. Shapes has two dimensions known as Length and Width and they can be geometric (Mathematical Shapes such as Rectangles, Cubes, Triangles, Cones, Circles, Spheres, Squares etc) or free-form (Such as those found in nature which can be irregular like Puddles, Snow Flakes, Blobs, Crystal Formations, Honey Combs etc.)
READ MORE: 5 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ART and DESIGN FOR ARTISTS AND BEGINNERS.
(5) FORM: The term form is often used as a synonym for shape as it describes volume and mass. It refers to a shape or three dimensional volume that has or gives the illusion of having weight, bulk or density. Although many consider form to be three - dimensional, Thus forms may have mass or value and it can be viewed from any angle. In three dimension, a form is an actual object that takes up space. A form may be classified into two different types;
(i) Open Form: An open form is a form whose contour is irregular or broken, having a sense of growth, change or unresolved tension; form in a state of becoming.
(ii) Closed Form: A closed form is a self-contained or explicitly limited form; having a resolved balance of tensions, a sense of calm completeness implying a totality within itself.
Form can be representational or abstract. They can generally refer to sculpture, 3D design and architecture but may also relate to the illusion of 3D on a 2D surface.
READ MORE: Top Major 6 Principles of Art and Design For Artists and Beginners.
(6) SPACE: The element space refers to the distance or area Between, Within, Below, Around, or Above things or objects. Space can also be defined as the empty area surrounding real or implied objects. Space can also refer to the two-dimensional illusion of depth. Actual space is the three-dimensional volume that can be empty or filled with objects. Space that appears three-dimensional in a two-dimensional painting is an illusion that creates a feeling of actual depth. Within the picture frame, The illusion of space is one of the more dynamic element. In two-dimensional art forms, such as prints, drawing and painting, The artist will often want to convey a feeling of space or depth.
As you all may know, Clearly artists are very concerned with space in their works as they are with, say, color or form. For instance, Considering the space that exists between the viewer and the painting, It is clearly known as the physical and conceptual framework. Various techniques can be used to show such visual depth or space such as;
(i) Size
(ii) Linear Perspective
(iii) Overlapping
(iv) Vertical Location
(v) Aerial / Atmospheric Perspective etc.
Other characteristics of space can also be deduced as follows:
(a) Space can be positive or negative
(b) Space can appear flat if devices to show depth are not used.
(7) TEXTURE: Texture can be defined as the roughness or smoothness of the material from which it is made; That is to say that it is the surface quality or feel of an artwork. It can go further to be said to be the tactile sense we get from the surface of a shape, Volume, or Object. Objects may be rough, soft, scratchy, smooth etc. They are all examples of texture.
READ MORE: Top 7 Tips On How To Care For Your Glass Palette
Texture can be seen in two two form; Which are as follows:
(i) Actual or Tactile
(ii) Visual or Implied
(i) Actual or Tactile: Actual is the real surface qualities we feel by running or swiping a hand over an object. i.e Textures can be felt with the fingers.
(ii) Visual or Implied: Visual is an implied sense of texture created by the artist through the manipulation of their materials. i.e Textures are suggested and purely visual.
HOPE THIS POST WAS HELPFUL??
The elements of painting are the basic components or building blocks of a Painting or Art generally. When we analyse any Drawing, Painting, Sculpture or Design, We examine these component parts to see how they combine to create the overall effect of the Art-Work.
The visual elements have a relationship to one another. Most images begins their life as "LINE" drawings, Line drawings then crosses over one another to form what is know as "SHAPES", as you all may know that shapes can be filled with "TONE" and "COLOR", or it can be repeated to create "PATTERN". A shape may be rendered with a rough surface to create what is known as a "TEXTURE". A shape may also be projected into three dimensions to create what is called "FORM".Each of the elements may also be used individually to stress their own particular character in an Artwork. Thus can be seen below as:
(1) POINT (MARK): A mark or point is the smallest and most basic element - It could be a dot, Patch , Small Square, Comma or Calligraphic Mark. A point or mark is often used to form a value or pattern. It is the personal handwriting of the Artist which can be either learned or can be natural. A point or mark is the visual element upon which all others are based. It can be defined as a singularity in space or in geometric terms, The area where the two coordinates meet is called a point or mark.
READ MORE: Introduction To Painting - A GUIDE TO PAINTING BASICS.
(2) LINE: Line is a very important Element of painting or art generally. A work of art without the use of line is quite useless. Lines are very important as they help to form shape and can communicate an idea or feeling. A line is a continuous mark with a greater length than width, which has no depth. Artists use lines to create edges, and outlines of objects. A line is created by the movement of the Artist's Pen. Line can also be referred to the continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point. They can be Implied or Actual and the directions can convey a particular state or mood, as vertical lines suggest more of a potential for movement and allude to strength and power, Horizontal lines are calm and quite and/or allude to repose, while Diagonal lines strongly suggest dynamic movement and give more of a feeling of vitality to a picture.
A line can be lyrically defined as a point in motion. Although there are different/various types of lines, all are characterized by their length being greater than their width. They can be dynamic or static depending on how the artist chooses to use them.
Listed below are the Different Types Of Drawing Lines You May Need To Know In Art
READ MORE: ACRYLIC PAINTING BASICS FOR BEGINNERS AND ARTISTS
Listed below are the DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRAWING LINES.
(3) COLOR: Color is the most complex artistic element because of the combinations and variations inherent in use. Artists value color a lot as it is a very important aspect in the element of Art, Thus because it is a wonderful tool to create combinations differently, and artists study and use color in part to give desired directions to their work.
The effect of color can have a very strong impact on your feelings. Thus, the concept of color is perceived as the light reflected off of objects which has three characteristics/properties.
(i) Hue
(ii) Value
(iii) Intensity
(i) Hue: Hue is the first among the characteristics. It is the name of colors. Colors are organized through the use of a color wheel. One hue can be varied to produce an infinite number of colors. The primary hue's are:
(a) Yellow
(b) Blue
(c) Red
They are the Primary Hue's which are mixed to form other colors.
Secondary Colors are made by mixing two primaries together. While Intermediate Colors also known or referred to as Tertiary are mixtures of a primary and adjacent secondary color.
READ MORE: COLOR SYMBOLISM AND WHAT THEY REPRESENT IN ART
(ii) Value: Value is very important in any work in art When color is absent. It refers to the relative lightness or darkness of one color next to another. i.e (A color on a dark background will appear lighter, While that same color on a light background will appear darker). The value of a color can make a huge difference depending on how it is perceived.
(iii) Intensity: Intensity also known as "Chroma" refers to the purity of the hue. It is also referred to as the brightness or saturation of a color. A color is at full intensity only when it is pure and unmixed.
(4) SHAPE: A shape can be defined as an enclosed are in two dimension. By definition, shapes are always Implied and Flat in nature. It is an area that is contained within implied line, or it is seen and identified because of Color, Texture, Line, and Value. It often defines objects in space. A shape may be positive or negative. In a picture, the shapes that the artists has placed are considered to be the positive shapes while the spaces around the shapes are the negative spaces. For instance, consider the shape of an Island surrounded by water. Sometime, positive and negative shapes are integrated to such an extent that there is truly no visual distinction. Shapes has two dimensions known as Length and Width and they can be geometric (Mathematical Shapes such as Rectangles, Cubes, Triangles, Cones, Circles, Spheres, Squares etc) or free-form (Such as those found in nature which can be irregular like Puddles, Snow Flakes, Blobs, Crystal Formations, Honey Combs etc.)
READ MORE: 5 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ART and DESIGN FOR ARTISTS AND BEGINNERS.
(i) Open Form: An open form is a form whose contour is irregular or broken, having a sense of growth, change or unresolved tension; form in a state of becoming.
(ii) Closed Form: A closed form is a self-contained or explicitly limited form; having a resolved balance of tensions, a sense of calm completeness implying a totality within itself.
Form can be representational or abstract. They can generally refer to sculpture, 3D design and architecture but may also relate to the illusion of 3D on a 2D surface.
READ MORE: Top Major 6 Principles of Art and Design For Artists and Beginners.
(6) SPACE: The element space refers to the distance or area Between, Within, Below, Around, or Above things or objects. Space can also be defined as the empty area surrounding real or implied objects. Space can also refer to the two-dimensional illusion of depth. Actual space is the three-dimensional volume that can be empty or filled with objects. Space that appears three-dimensional in a two-dimensional painting is an illusion that creates a feeling of actual depth. Within the picture frame, The illusion of space is one of the more dynamic element. In two-dimensional art forms, such as prints, drawing and painting, The artist will often want to convey a feeling of space or depth.
As you all may know, Clearly artists are very concerned with space in their works as they are with, say, color or form. For instance, Considering the space that exists between the viewer and the painting, It is clearly known as the physical and conceptual framework. Various techniques can be used to show such visual depth or space such as;
(i) Size
(ii) Linear Perspective
(iii) Overlapping
(iv) Vertical Location
(v) Aerial / Atmospheric Perspective etc.
Other characteristics of space can also be deduced as follows:
(a) Space can be positive or negative
(b) Space can appear flat if devices to show depth are not used.
(7) TEXTURE: Texture can be defined as the roughness or smoothness of the material from which it is made; That is to say that it is the surface quality or feel of an artwork. It can go further to be said to be the tactile sense we get from the surface of a shape, Volume, or Object. Objects may be rough, soft, scratchy, smooth etc. They are all examples of texture.
READ MORE: Top 7 Tips On How To Care For Your Glass Palette
Texture can be seen in two two form; Which are as follows:
(i) Actual or Tactile
(ii) Visual or Implied
(i) Actual or Tactile: Actual is the real surface qualities we feel by running or swiping a hand over an object. i.e Textures can be felt with the fingers.
(ii) Visual or Implied: Visual is an implied sense of texture created by the artist through the manipulation of their materials. i.e Textures are suggested and purely visual.
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