These are the
Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Color
Value
Space
Texture
Everything you create
has these elements is some way.
Art happens when you arrange these elements following the principles of
design. You will decide where to
put your emphasis. That emphasis
is what creates a collection. A body of work. A cohesive collection. One that has unity.
Principles of
Design and Organization used to create Unity
Harmony
Variety
Movement
Dominance
Economy
Balance
Proportion
For me, my emphasis is often on color. When I shibori dye fabric, I use a variety of color. And follow color theory to create
harmony. I like the fabric to be
lightweight so that it has movement. When I make wall hangings or rugs I count
on the placement of color to create movement. In the fall the tones will dominate. In the summer the bright colors will
dominate. Etc. I like to be economical with my
palette. Not too many. Since everything is in the palette I’m
currently working on, however, it is all part of a collection, rugs, clothing,
wall hangings.
My daughter, Danielle, makes purses.
Her emphasis is on shape, line, texture. Her colors may vary.
Some designers/artists like pattern. Colors and lines could vary, but there is always pattern.
I’m not sure you always know in the beginning. That is why you keep asking what
if. And follow your
intuition. One time I was ironing
a piece and all of a sudden I wondered what if I use a particular group of
colors. Since I was being inspired
by something I had just created, I made a
point to write my thought down and immediately dye something using that
formula. That’s how pieces feed
off of each other.
The main thing is to print off the elements of art and principles
of art and organization and post them somewhere. I think they apply to everything we do in life.
PS Don't forget to ask for you "Friend's Discount" at the Kentucky Craft Market in Lexington. I'll be in booth 317
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