Colour elements of art

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If you are having trouble understanding the Elements and Principles of art, use these helpful videos and worksheets.

Colour theory

This was an experiment of sorts. I wanted to paint a color wheel in my Moleskine watercolor journal, but the traditional circle seemed boring. It didn't take long to land on this umbrella design, but now I feel like I need to finish it. What to do? I achieved the darker areas by loading extra-wet paint in each segment and tipping the journal up to let the paint pool at the bottom, much the way water would cascade off a real umbrella. Each segment has a single color of paint. The darker areas…

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1 - 10? Which one is your favourite? ▲● Principles of Design ●▄ chapter is completed. The Principles of Design, encompassing Unity, Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Proportion, Harmony, Dominance, Pattern, and Rhythm, serve as essential guidelines for artists when combining the elements of art. While some people have an inherent talent and understanding of aesthetics and composition, others can develop these skills through theory and guidelines. By understanding and applying these principle...

Exploring the relationships between colour, tone and pattern Mixed media

Here are my new updated elements & principles of design sheets. I've added a few terms from the ministry documents that were missing on the original and I changed the icon. A full Elements and Principles of Design Unit plan (complete with lesson plans) is available on my Teachers Pay Teachers site, here. The letter-size worksheets by themselves (without the lesson plans) are available on my Teachers Pay Teachers site, here. I also have high-quality prints of these charts available for…