The Elements of Design:
Line
A mark connected by two points; can be wavy, straight, zig-zag or other
Space
The distance of area between, around, above, between, or within things.
Positive- space that is filled
Negative- space that is empty
Depth- foreground, middleground, background
Form
A 3D object or something in 2D artwork that appears to be 3D
Texture
The surface quality or “feel” of an object; its smoothness, roughness, softness, tc.
Texture has 2 categories: actual (real bark) or implied (drawn bark).
Shape
Value
Color
Principles of Design
Balance
Harmony
Variety
Proportion
Emphasis
Pattern
Movement
A moving point; a mark with lenth and direction
Examples: broken, curved, zigzag