2. Shape
is created by enclosing an
area (like a fence)
This can be done with a line (most
common), or by another Element
of Design (areas created by color,
texture, value, etc.)
4. Organic shapes are irregular, or
appear to be naturally made
Think of rocks, amoebas, and the
shape spilled milk makes on the
floor
Organic
Geometric shapes are precise,
regular, and appear to be
man/machine-made
Think of circles, pentagons, squares,
rectangles, and things that are
exact
Geometric
5. Usually
a combination of both
geometric and organic shapes
› My hair is an organic shape, but the
buttons on my cardigan are
geometric
8.
The use of repetition
› Repeating a specific element (color, line,
shape) throughout a piece
The use of rhythm
› Using repetition of one or more elements to
create a visual tempo or beat
The use of pattern
› Using shapes or lines over and over again
11.
Think of shape that is
simple to draw but
interesting
Examples are arrows,
bowling pins, glue
bottles, simple shoes,
etc.
Write down three
ideas of shapes
you’d like to use
A circle, square,
triangle, etc. is
simple, but not
exciting.
Use your creativity!
12. Write down three ideas of what shape
you want to use
Draw a large box (it doesn’t have to be
perfect)
Choose one of your shapes
Draw it seven times inside the box, using
seven different sizes
Make the shapes overlap, and go off the
edges
13. This is your template for your final project, so
make it count!!
15. Get a larger Sharpie
Choose which lines in the piece you’d
like to emphasis
Use a ruler if the line is straight
Go over SOME of the lines with the
Sharpie
18. Start by
choosing your
favorite color
from the color
wheel. It must
be a color
from the color
wheel at the
front of the
room.
I’m choosing
red.
In this project, you CANNOT color your shapes flat like in a
coloring book. You must use your colored pencil skills to
shade in the shapes.
19. Now choose two colors that are next to your favorite
color on the color wheel. I’m choosing red orange
and red violet.
20. A
compliment to a color is the color
opposite on the color wheel.
Compliments are:
› Red is the compliment of green
› Orange is the compliment of blue
› Yellow is the compliment of violet
21. Now, choose the compliment of your favorite color. This
is the color opposite it on the color wheel.
22. Now, choose the compliment of your favorite color. This
is the color opposite it on the color wheel.