Basics of Art

Medium

Oil Paint

Watercolor

Paint that is water based and needs water to on paper

Pencil/ Pen

Elements of Art

Line

Shape

Form

can be viewed from different sides, takes up space and volume

Space

Expressed using the illusion on depth

Texture

The feel and look of an actual surface

Value

the lightness and darkness of the subject

Color

created with hue, value, and intensity of color

Types of Art

Painting

Sketch

Utilizing a pen or pencil on a sheet of paper

Sculpture

Primary Colors

Red

Yellow

considered a "warm" tone

Blue

Secondary Colors

Green

Purple

Made by mixing red and blue

considered a "cool" tone

Orange

Dimensions

3D

2D