Contrast Principles of Design

Contrast Involves using elements that are the opposite. Contrast can add excitement to a piece and create visual interest. Examples of contrasts can include: complementary colors, light vs. dark, large vs. small.

How Artists Create Contrast Line contrasts thin/thick, different lengths, different directions, different types of lines Shape/Form contrasts free form/geometric, different types of shapes, different sizes of shapes

How Artists Create Contrast Texture contrasts smooth/rough, different types of texture, different values of texture Color contrasts warm/cool colors, complimentary colors Value contrasts light/dark Size contrasts Big vs. small

Practice Objective The student will practice the five ink shading techniques on various forms using various types of ink.

Hatching and Cross Contour Lines in hatching go in the same direction or are parallel Lines do not cross over each other Cross contour lines to help define the form of the object Closer the lines - the darker the value More space between the lines - the lighter the value 

Cross Hatching Cross hatching like hatching except that the lines cross over each other More the lines cross - the darker the value.  Cross hatching can be used with straight lines or as cross contour lines to define the form of the object.

Random Lines Lines going in various directions to create pen and ink drawings By changing the frequency of the crossing of the lines - control the range of value produced Using this method can also create a variety of different textures

Stippling Stippling - adding countless dots to create the value of the drawing Higher the concentration of dots - the darker the value; More space between the dots - the lighter the value Stippling is time consuming - it allows the artist to have complete control over the value, which can produce highly realistic results.

Project Objective The student will learn how the process of stippling, hatching, cross-hatching, cross contour and random lines and choose one technique to create the illusion of value in an artwork.  The student will also have to solve the problem of combining two images in a creative manner.   

Project Criteria Must choose two photos or visual ideas to use as inspiration for this project Draw the images lightly together Use pen and one of the ink techniques to add value to the objects Create a strong contrast in different areas of the final composition