This is the final episode in this series about the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. In this episode, I talked briefly about unity and making sure that all of the elements seem to fit together. Unity is what makes a work of art look and feel complete. The key to a unified design is making sure that every element, every technique is done for a purpose and that everything in the work of art is working toward the same goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 02, 2022•5 min•Ep. 15
This episode is about the design principles of scale and proportion. You can find more helpful resources at www.artsmartpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Much like scale and proportion, Rhythm and movement are related and I am going to lump them together for this episode. To start with, let’s define the terms. Movement is traveling from one location to another. Most works of art are not physically moving which can lead to confusion when people are told to consider movement in an artwork. While the artwork may not be moving, the viewer’s eye does move around the composition. That is the movement an artist must be mindful of. Line can be particular...
Feb 16, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This is part of my series of episodes on the Principles of Design. For this episode, we focused a bit on repetition and pattern. Repeating an element can help with balance and unity. Patterns generally incorporate both a bit of repetition and some variety. Patterns can add some excitement to a composition, but artists must be careful in using patterns so as not to make something that becomes cluttered and overwhelming. To learn more about the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, check out t...
Feb 09, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Emphasis is drawing attention and making something stand out. A lot of the elements and principles are somewhat related. Contrast can be a great means of creating emphasis. Making the focal point stand out from its surroundings using color, texture, value, and so on can help to emphasize that piece. Similarly, scale and proportion can help with emphasis. Making something larger, giving it more visual weight will emphasize it. You can find more including tons of resources for my fellow art teache...
Feb 02, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Contrast is one of the Principles of Design. Basically contrast is a difference between things. Artists will manipulate different elements to create contrast which makes their artwork easier for a viewer to process. If you would like to find more information and resources, check out the website www.artsmartpodcast.com Also, as this is a new podcast, please help spread the word about the show. Share it with a friend, follow, rate and leave a review on your favorite podcast app. Learn more about y...
Jan 26, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This episode is a part of my series on the Principles of Design. Specifically, I focused on balance in this episode. Balance is the distribution of elements with visual weight. Generally, the weight might be thought of as the degree to which something pulls in the viewer's attention. Heavier items such as thicker lines or bigger shapes will be more noticeable and have more visual weight. An artist might distribute the items evenly for symmetrical balance, or an artist may choose asymmetrical bal...
Jan 19, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This episode is a quick overview of the Principles of Design. While not everyone is in agreement about what they are or even how many there are, I covered a little bit about how they have been developed, why the Principles of Design matter and briefly defined some of the most commonly agreed upon principles. As always, if you enjoyed the show, please follow and rate it on your favorite podcast app. This is a new show, so please help me find an audience and tell your friends if you think they mig...
Jan 12, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This episode is about the Element of Art, Space. In addition to the depth created in the foreground, middle ground and background, artist think about the positive and negative space in a composition. In this episode I referenced a classic illusion playing with positive and negative space. You can find the image reference here. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate it on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to learn more about art and art history, check out my other p...
Jan 04, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This episode is about the Element of Art, Texture. The texture of a piece is referring to its surface quality. Texture has to do with the sense of touch. Artworks can have either real physical texture or an implied texture meaning it looks as if it might feel a certain way. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate it on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to learn more about art and art history, check out my other podcast, Who ARTed, where each week I cover a different...
Jan 04, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode is about the Element of Art: Value. When we talk about value in the art context, we are not talking about quality in relation to price. Value is the relative lightness or darkness of a hue. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate it on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to learn more about art and art history, check out my other podcast, Who ARTed, where each week I cover a different artist and their work along with fun fact mini-episodes every Friday to...
Jan 04, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This episode is about the Element of Art: Form. When shapes become three dimensional we call them forms. For example, a square is a shape but a cube is a form. Learn more about different types of forms and how you can use them in your artwork in this episode. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate it on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to learn more about art and art history, check out my other podcast, Who ARTed, where each week I cover a different artist and the...
Jan 04, 2022•5 min
This episode is about the Element of Art: Color. Learn about what color is, how we see it, and the different sets of primary colors. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate it on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to learn more about art and art history, check out my other podcast, Who ARTed, where each week I cover a different artist and their work along with fun fact mini-episodes every Friday to give you an interesting story that isn't covered in the standard art ...
Jan 04, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode is about the Element of Art: Shape. A shape occurs when a line bumps into itself. Learn about different types of shapes and their uses within a composition. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate it on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to learn more about art and art history, check out my other podcast, Who ARTed, where each week I cover a different artist and their work along with fun fact mini-episodes every Friday to give you an interesting story th...
Jan 04, 2022•5 min
This episode is all about the Element of Art: Line. In Art, we consider a mark with length and direction to be a line. Lines can be long or short, they can be straight, wavy, zig-zag, jagged, thick, or thin. Lines can be solid or dotted; we might even talk about a line that is not physically present in the work but merely suggested by other elements we see. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate it on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to learn more about art and ar...
Jan 04, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Visual art is all around us. I would go so far as to say that art is the most significant development in human history. Art is how and why we got out of the trees. Art is the basis for communication. It is what enables people to learn from each other and build off of each other’s ideas. It is how people have come to not only understand the world around them but to envision a means of improving their circumstances. Because I believe that art is so important to humanity, I have dedicated my career...
Jan 04, 2022•1 min
