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![]() Artist Tip Of The MonthElements and Principles of DesignAccording to artist and instructor Edgar Whitney the main things to consider when painting are the elements of design and the principles of design. The elements are the tools and the principles are the rules. The seven elements contained in a painting are: line, value, color, texture, shape, size and direction. There are eight principles to use in handling the seven elements of design. They are: unity, conflict, dominance, repetition, alternation, balance, harmony and gradation. These eight principles together with the seven elements are the fifteen most significant words a painter has. With them he can think, plan, build, organize, express himself and communicate.--- Excerpts from "Learn Watercolor the Edgar Whitney Way" by Ron Ranson. Other Tips: Abstract Art Abstract Design Abstract Painting Achieving Depth Creativity Elements of Light Finding the Right Subject Holiday Hints Knowing the Color Wheel Making Darks Painting on a Sunny Day Painting Still Life The Color Wheel Under-paintings Watercolor Tip When is a Painting Finished?
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