#2 Drawing & Digital Illustration

Non-representational imagery.

• Surreal

• Impressionist

• Abstract

• Pointillism

Principles or values used in judging a work of art involving reasons for finding a work of art beautiful.

• Objective

• Aesthetics

• Subjective

• Allure

A principle of design that deals with arranging visual elements in a work of art equally.

• Equality

• Balance

• Egalitarian

• Equivalence

When a composition has exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.

• Proportionate

• Asymmetrical

• Balanced

• Symmetrical

When a composition has parts that are unequal in some respect.

• Proportionate

• Asymmetrical

• Balanced

• Symmetrical

Cloth made of cotton or linen used as a surface for painting.

• Palette

• Canvas

• Art board

• Template

The technique of shading through smooth, gradual application of dark value.

• Blending

• Stippling

• Cross hatching

• Sketching

The placement or arrangement of visual elements or 'ingredients' in a work of art.

• Design

• Composition

• Graphics

• Art

A principle of art that refers to the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama.

• Perspective

• Value

• Hierarchy

• Contrast

The apparent distance near to far, or front to back in an artwork, created by varying sizes, values and overlapping elements.

• Depth

• Contrast

• Value

• Shape