Elements of Design

1)Lines :
-straight,curved, heavy or light depending on what he wants to paint
- gives movement or rhythm to the painting (3D effect)
-has textural and emotional effects

2)Shape :
-define by colour,texture and tone
-usually either SHARP& CLEAR or HAZY suggesting theres something hidden
-mostly 3D effects

3)Colour :
-uses mostly primary colours
- mixed of different colours creating a contrast
-gives a temperature(blue/green for cooling effect, red/yellow/orange for warm)
-different intensities
-has tints and shadings to create different tones and gradients

4)Tone :
-used to create rhythm and property of colour
-tone is light and dark as it gives solidity to the image.
-Lighter tones are used at the back and darker tones to concentrate on his image

5) Texture:
-rough, as he uses oil paints to feel the texture of what he is painting

6)Direction :
-symmetrical