Introduction
It’s not just the kids that can enjoy art. Since its inception, art has been enjoyed by all ages. The elements of art are easy to understand and can be used to create beautiful works of your own. Concept boards can always be part of art elements.
Line
Line is the most basic element of art. It’s what makes our eyes follow a path from one point to another, shaping our perception of space and depth. Lines can be straight or curved; thick or thin; straight, wavy or jagged; long or short; vertical, horizontal or diagonal. Lines can create shapes (such as an ellipse) that mimic the natural world around us—or deliberately distort reality in order to convey an idea or feeling (as with cubism).
Here are some examples:
Color
The element of color can be a powerful visual tool. It can be used to create a mood, convey meaning, enhance an emotion, create a feeling of space or movement, and even help us understand the story being told. The power comes from how we perceive color in real life: for example, red has been found to increase heart rate and improve physical performance; blue has been known to decrease alertness as well as make people more patient; green is perceived as soothing while yellow tends to get our attention faster than any other hue. Artists have long understood these facts about color and use them knowingly when creating their work.
Space
Space is the gap between objects in a painting. It can be positive or negative, and it’s used to create a sense of depth in a painting. For example, if you were looking at an apple on a table next to a pen and paper, the space between each object would be filled with air. This is called positive space because it is occupied by something (the objects). It’s also important to note that this particular kind of space does not have to exist; even if there are no objects on a table, there will still be some kind of empty area within which they could be placed without bumping into one another. The absence of anything occupying such areas creates what we call negative space: something that doesn’t actually appear as part of your picture but exists nonetheless as part of its composition.
Space can also help create movement within your artwork by suggesting how things interact with one another—or how they don’t interact at all—and by suggesting distances between them. For example: If I were standing in front of my kitchen counter and saw my cat sitting across from me with her nose pointed towards me while she licked herself clean (which happens often), I’d probably assume that she was watching me work rather than merely being groomed because there is more positive space separating us than there would likely need to be for just grooming purposes alone (she could do most everything except wash her face). But if I had drawn this scene onto paper using pencil lines instead? Well then we wouldn’t know where either one was looking relative to each other unless I specifically told us–either through dialogue or by drawing arrows pointing from one character’s eyes directly towards each other so readers knew exactly where both characters were looking.”
Tone
Tone, the lightness or darkness of a color, is created by adding black or white to a hue. For example:
- Yellow + black = brown
- Blue + white = gray
Tone can be used to create contrast and emphasis. It’s important in painting and drawing as well as in other media like sculpture and photography.
Texture
Texture refers to the physical appearance of a surface. A surface can have many different textures, including smooth and rough, hard and soft, etc. Texture is often used as a way to describe the look and feel of an object or surface.
In painting and other forms of art, texture is often applied by using different types of paint with different characteristics. For example, oil paints have a smoother texture than acrylics while watercolor paints tend to be more transparent with less pigment density in them
Pattern
Pattern is a repeated design. Patterns are made up of shapes, lines, and colors. They can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.
Patterns can be abstract or representational—they may refer to something specific in nature, such as a flower or animal; they may also have an abstract shape that doesn’t necessarily refer to anything you would find in nature (such as stripes).
Patterns are found everywhere—in art and design work all around you!
No matter how old you are, you can enjoy and learn about art.
Art is a way to express yourself. It’s a way to learn about history, cultures, and other people. It’s also a way of learning about yourself and your feelings.
However old you are, whether it’s kindergarten or college; you can enjoy and appreciate art.
Conclusion
Art is a powerful tool that can be used to help you express yourself in new ways or understand the world around you. Whether through painting, drawing or photography; there are many ways to become immersed in the world of art and learn something new about yourself along the way. This article will help you understand more on art.