• Different colors can evoke specific emotions and moods. Understanding this can help in conveying the intended message.

• (a)   colors (blues, greens, purples) convey calmness, serenity, and tranquility.

• (a)   colors (reds, oranges, yellows) evoke warmth, energy, and excitement.

the distribution of visual weight in an artwork.

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the three types of balance are

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The use of light and dark tones to represent the three-dimensional form and create the illusion of depth.

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The range of lightness and darkness within a drawing, often achieved through shading.

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The size of objects in relation to each other and to the overall composition.

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The thickness or thinness of a line, which can convey different qualities and emphasis.

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The ability to closely observe and accurately represent the visual characteristics of a subject.

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A round, smooth pad used to press paper against an inked wood or linoleum block.

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A metal or wooden plate with a raised edge on each end to hold a woodcut or linocut in place while cutting. 

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A small roller used to spread printing ink evenly on a surface before printing.

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A tool used by an engraver with a steel shaft and a sharp point at one end and a handle at the other.

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A means of incising lines in a metal plate with acid for printing in the intaglio technique. 

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Any of the techniques in which an image or tonal area is printed from lines or textures scratched or etched into a metal plate (engraving, etching, drypoint, aquatint, lift ground, soft ground). 

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A type of relief print in which the image is cut into a piece of linoleum.

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A printing technique in which the image is drawn on a very flat slab of limestone (or a specially treated metal plate).

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A print pulled in an edition of one. There are no series of identical prints that are signed and numbered.

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A device used by a fine art printmaker to produce prints one copy at a time. It applies pressure between a sheet of paper and an inked printing plate.

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Prints made at various stages during the creative process to act as guidelines for further stages to change, correct or improve the image.

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A means of incising lines in a metal plate with acid for printing in the intaglio technique. 

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A piece of thick, flat material, with a design on its surface, used to print repeated impressions of that design. 

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The act of measuring and comparing proportions by aligning the pencil or thumb with the subject and transferring those measurements to the drawing.

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The arrangement of elements within the drawing, including the placement and balance of forms.

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two sides are the same

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two sides are different but visually weighted equally

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design emerges from center point

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a painting/drawing technique where the transition between colors and shades appears smooth or gradual.

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refers to the juxtaposition of different elements to make them stand out. It can involve variations in color, value, texture, size, or any other visual characteristic. It is used to create visual interest, emphasize certain elements, and provide clarity in a composition.

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refers to the use of elements (such as color, shape, size, etc.) to make certain parts or aspects of an artwork stand out, creating a focal point.

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is a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines, often intersecting, that artists use as a guide for creating and scaling their compositions.

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is the line at which the Earth's surface and the sky appear to meet. In art, it often represents the viewer's eye level and is crucial in perspective.

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refers to the pure, undiluted state of a color. It distinguishes one color from another on the color wheel.

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 In art, a (a)   is a mark made by a moving point. It can vary in length, width, direction, and curvature, and it is a fundamental element in visual arts.

(a)   lines are lines that run in the same direction and never meet. They are equidistant from each other at all points.

a repeated decorative design or motif. It can be found in various art forms, from textiles to visual arts.

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a genre of art that aims to create paintings or drawings that closely resemble high-resolution photographs.

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a painting technique where small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image.

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the area occupied by the main subjects in an artwork, while negative space is the empty or open space around the subjects.

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Colors located directly across from each other on the color wheel.

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Created when you combine a primary and a secondary hue. Example: YellowGreen. Important note; you always say the primary hue first!

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Red, Yellow, & Blue. Colors at their basic essence; those colors that cannot be created by mixing others. 

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To send back. Light that is not absorbed, is reflected away from the object. 

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Green, Violet, & Orange. Created by combining two primary hues. 

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“Pure” color.

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involves repeating elements, such as shapes, colors, or lines, in a systematic way to create patterns or establish rhythm in an artwork.

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lines that appear to move away from the viewer, often converging toward a vanishing point.

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the repetition or alternation of elements to create a sense of movement or visual flow.

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refers to the darkness or coloring of an object or area in a drawing or painting. It is created by adding black to a color.

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the area around, between, or within objects. It can also refer to the illusion of depth in a two-dimensional artwork.

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a genre of art depicting inanimate objects, often arranged in a composed manner.

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involves simplifying or abstracting the representation of a subject to create a distinctive artistic style.

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a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat pieces that can be combined to form various shapes.

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a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat pieces that can be combined to form various shapes.

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a color that has been lightened by adding white.

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refers to the overall coloration or tint of an artwork.

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refers to the use of different tones or shades of a single color in an artwork.

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refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. It is an essential element in creating contrast and defining form.

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refers to the cohesive arrangement of elements to create a sense of harmony and completeness.

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points on the horizon where parallel lines appear to converge, creating the illusion of depth in perspective.

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Any three colors located right next to each other on the color wheel.

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The comparative relationship of different parts of a subject in terms of size, quantity, or degree.

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The expressive movement or flow of a form, often captured with quick, loose lines

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The outline or outer edge of a form or objects.

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The lightness or darkness of a color

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this color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel.

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refers to the size of an object or elements in relation to the surrounding space.

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the creation of color by mixing colors of pigment, such as paint or ink in your computer’s printer.

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A visual representation of colors arranged according to their chromatic relationship.

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A variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, it uses the two colors adjacent to its complement. 

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