Elements of Art

Line- is a mark made by a tool - brush, pencil, stick, pen, etc. and is often defined as a moving dot. It can vary in width, direction, curvature, length, and even color. It is also an element of graphic expression that can lead the eye, define shape, develop symbols and patterns, and indicate different directions such as horizontal, oblique, and vertical.
Example: would be using them in abstract paintings and drawings and for grid drawings


Shape-is an area that is contained within an implied line, or is seen and identified because of color or value changes. Shapes have two dimensions, length and Width. The 2D external appearance and can be positive (area within a defined object) or negative (area around defined objects).
Examples: would be using it in abstract paintings and u have to use shape in clay units etc.


Form- Shape and form have the same qualities except shape is two dimensional and form is three dimensional; it describes volume and mass. Both may be organic, freeform or geometric, natural or man-made.
Example: You must use form to shape your project and you need to shape you line so all the elements fallow a sequence.


Color-is a result of reflection of light by a surface. The whiter the light, the more true the color will be. Hue, value, and intensity are the three main characteristics of color.
Example: Color to me is like the finishing touches on a masterpiece so color is the eye popper of the piece and the emotional feeling of the piece.


Value-The relative degree of light or dark, the characteristic of color determined by light or dark, or the quantity of light reflected by the color.
Example: is shading of the color to darker or lighter objects. Sorta helps with 3D objects 


Texture- The surface character of a material that can be experienced through touch or the illusion of touch. Texture is produced by natural forces or through an artist’s manipulation of the art elements. (such as rough, smooth, furry, etc.)
Examples: is the feeling of the project it helps the painting look more realistic and common.