1. BALANCE

2. Symmetrical
3 types
Asymmetrical
Radial

3. Symmetrical = Symmetry

4. Symmetrical Balance Same on both sides Mirror image Very formal
Basic appeal to
viewer
WE are symmetrical
DaVinci’s Virtruvian Man

6. Taj Mahal

12. Asymmetrical
“A” = not, or against

13. Asymmetrical Balance
NOT exactly the same on both sides, yet visually balanced
AKA: informal Balance
More casual, dynamic and relaxed
Based on:
Balance by value and color
Balance of shape and texture
Balance by position and eye direction

15. Asymmetrical haircut

19. Radial = radius

20. Radial Balance Not very common in artist’s work
Think a daisy or sunflower…everything is arranged and radiates out of the center

22. Rose windows - churches

25. Mandala made out of sand

28. Mandalas
Radial Balance

36. I can statements: I can create radial balance.
I can create rhythm/harmony in my artwork.
I can create pattern in my artwork.
I can use an analogous color scheme
I can make areas “pop” with the intensity of my colors
I can use multiple color pencil skills in my artwork.