Black and white composition

“The Nightmare” Karolis Strautniekas 2015
Detail of a larger illustration

See more examples at Twenty75.com. Line art is is form of imagery that uses distinct, concentric or parallel lines to create a 3D image. The artwork is usually but not exclusively on a white background with a dark black detail for increased contrast. The technique does not use shading but relies on distance between lines and contouring to create the illusion of depth and light. Some of the featured artists include Paolo Čerić, Carl Krull and Vasilj Godzh.

Learn how to draw a picture with good composition with the following drawing lesson. The ability to create harmony, unity and balance can start with a few basic rules. The circle, the pyramid, the T, the S, the zig-zag and variations or combination of the underlying designs can help develop a sense of composition.

This was a wonderful drawing lesson my second practicum student taught to a mixed class of Grade 7-9 students last month. It was well received among students and yielded a high success rate! I believe she found the inspo for the project HERE (via Pinterest). After her demonstration and explanation of positive and negative space, students looked up an image of a houseplant (some chose flowers) online. They drew a contour line drawing (no shading) of this on 8 x 11" cardstock. Once drawn, they…

White shapes on black cardboard, an exercise on positive and negative spaces.

Original Abstract Painting by Jorge Villarreal | Abstract Art on Paper | Ejercicio #1 %#Abstract Black White Painting #Black & White Abstract #Wall Art Black and White Abstract #White Abstract Art

This project is an exploration of how the most basic forms can convey complex concepts such as order, tension, congestion, playfulness, and comfort. These compositions were achieved through…

Black and white: the timeless combination of contrast and simplicity in art and experience the striking beauty of monochrome

Andrés Cañal