Principle of element and design

THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

LINE
The linear marks made with brush
curve line ( illusion )
rough and thick

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

Horizontal and Vertical
Horizontal suggests calmness, stability and tranquillity
Vertical gives a feeling of balance, formality and alertness

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,  hard glossy .

COLOUR
monochromatic ( light / dark/ brown) 
VALUE
Dark tone.

THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

BALANCE

Majority of the art work are balanced allocated large shape close to the center and a small shape close to the edge.

GRADATION
Gradation of of colour from warm to cool and tone from dark to light produce aerial perspective. 

Gradation can add interest and movement to a shape

CONTRASTContrast in tone or value - light / dark.

Contrast in direction - horizontal / vertical. 

a feeling of chaos and confusion are what you are seeking

DOMINANCE

 counteracting confusion