Elements of Art

There are only 2 types of lines:

Straight

Curved

Lines can...

Describe an outline

Produce texture

Create value

Variety can be created by adjusting the line's weight (thickness) and its proximity (closeness) to other adjacent (nearby) lines.

a 2-dimentional are that is defined in some way (often by lines).

There are 2 kinds of shapes:

Geometric Shapes

Organic Shapes

Geometric shapes are precise and defined by math. Organic shapes are irregular and uneven. They can be defined by straight or curved lines, or a combination of both.