Balance is a necessity of art, as in life. Without it, we feel off-kilter. As we begin to consider the Principles of Art, let’s do so by first considering balance and then emphasis. Balance in ...

Sadness. There is a palpable absence of joy in the toil. As we close looking at the six (6) elements of art and six (6) principles of design it may serve you if you are a student of art ...

The arrangement of elements in a composition can create balance or imbalance. Three key ways to create balance are through symmetry, asymmetry and radial symmetry. Proportion describes the ...

By composing elements on the page according to specific principles, we can add additional layers of meaning. In the following discussion, to be continued in next month's column, we will explore ...