The Elements of Art The Ingredients of Any Artistic Recipe Color Primary Colors Colors used to mix all other colors
Red Yellow Blue Color Primary Colors Primary colors have a bold,
modern look. Red Yellow Blue Color Primary Colors Primary colors
have a bold, modern look. Red Yellow Blue Color Secondary
Colors When any two primary colors are mixed Orange Green Violet
Color Secondary Colors Secondary colors often look more natural and earthy than primary Orange
Green Violet Color Secondary Colors Secondary colors often look more natural and earthy
than primary Orange Green Violet Color Analogous Colors
Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel; related Warm Colors colors. Cool Colors
Color Analogous Colors Using similar colors throughout ties everything together.
Warm Colors Cool Colors Color Complementary Colors Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites
to the human eye. Red & Green Yellow & Violet Blue & Orange Color
Complementary Colors Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites to the human eye. Red & Green Yellow &
Violet Blue & Orange Color Complementary Colors Across from each other on the color
wheel; opposites to the human eye. Red & Green Yellow & Violet Blue & Orange
Color Complementary Colors Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites to the human eye. Red & Green
Yellow & Violet Blue & Orange Texture The way a surface appears to feel.
Texture The way a surface appears to feel. Texture The way a surface appears to feel.
Texture The way a surface appears to feel. Texture The way a surface appears to feel.
Line A continuous path for the eyes. Line
A continuous path for the eyes. Line A
continuous path for the eyes. Line A continuous path for the
eyes. Value Use of light, medium, and dark tones for depth, gradation,
drama, and contrast. Value Use of light, medium, and dark tones for depth,
gradation, drama, and contrast. Value Use of light, medium, and dark tones for
depth, gradation, drama, and contrast. Shape A flat area defined by its edges
Can either be geometric or organic. Shape A flat area defined by its edges
Can either be geometric or organic. Shape A flat area defined by its edges
Can either be geometric or organic. Form A 3-D object or person.
Form A 3-D object or person. Form A 3-D object or person. Form
A 3-D object or person. Space Positive space: Main subject, or foreground. Negative space: Area surrounding
main subject, or background. Make sure negative space compliments the positive space. Space
Space Make sure negative space compliments the positive space. Use the elements of art in
complex, unique, creative ways to create your own unique artistic recipe.
