Illusion of Motion by Multiple Images

The above picture is an illusion of motion by multiple images because the horse is in a different position in each picture.

Illusion of Motion by Blurred Outline

Illusion of motion by blurred outline is created in the above picture by blurring the objects around the dog and the outline of the dog is not clear. The dog looks like it is running really fast.

Illusion of Motion by Repeated Figures

The picture above is the illusion of motion by repeated figures. The figure above is repeated in different positions to create motion. The figure is jumping across the page.

Anticipated Motion

Anticipated motion is created by expressions and placement. The above picture is perfect for anticipated motion. The woman, the wolf, and the bird are all in motion and seem to want to run right off the page.

Spatial Puzzles

Spatial puzzles are created by manipulating space. The staircase on top of this building seems to never end. The people look like they are walking both up and down the stairs.

Multiple Perspective

In the picture above there are many perspectives, creating a very confusing and unusual picture. Things just do not seem right.

Amplified Perspective

In the above picture, the building looks so big because of the angle of the picture. This creates amplified perspective. The building gets smaller at the top of the picture also.

Illusion of Space by Linear Perspective

In the above image the road ends in the trees, instead of going straight up the picture, this creates the illusion of space by linear perspective. The road also narrows which helps with the illusion.

Illusion of Space by Aerial Perspective

Taking a picture like the one above can create the illusion of space by aerial perspective because as we can see the things closest to us are clear and as they get farther away the detail fades out and the things join the background in a way.

Illusion of Space by Vertical Location

Illusion of space by vertical location is when the artist uses a different location of viewpoint to take the picture or paint the picture. In the above image the picture is taken down close to the tracks looking forward creating the illusion of space because the tracks keep going and going.

Illusion of Space by Overlapping

In the above picture there is an illusion of space by overlapping because the painter is in front of the easel and the table is in front of the women, creating space between all of these objects. The curtain on the left side in the very front also helps with the illusion.

Scale Confusion

Scale confusion is obvious in the photo above. We all know that a mouse will never be as big as a kid. Scale confusion is when sizes of things just aren't right. Most scale confusion is un real and imaginary.

Alternating Rhythm

In this photo the hills are alternating in the overlapping of one another. The same elements reappear over and over.

Progressive Rhythm

In the above picture there is progressive rhythm. The fence posts are all the same repeated but the angle of the photo makes them seem a if they are getting smaller left to right.

Absence of Focal Point

In the photo above there is no real focal point. The purple flowers are even spread out so the viewer is not suddenly drawn to them.

Degree of Emphasis

In the this photo, it is clear what is being emphasized. The glass of milk is very bright and much larger than normal. Primary focal point would be the glass of milk. Secondary would be the van and the people. The third focal point would just be the mountain.

Emphasis by Placement

In emphasis by placement, the artist will choose wisely where to place things so that the viewer will be drawn to certain parts. Above notice the cherries being at the top with all the other fruit sort of leading up to them.

Emphasis by Isolation

In emphasis by isolation one object or part of the piece of work is different from the rest. Above we see that the one red pen is not in line with the others and is being used.

Emphasis by Contrast

The image above is a perfect example of color contrast. Everything but the couple and the umbrella in the middle is dark colored and the couple is very bright and opposite the surroundings.

Crystallographic Balance

The image above has an all over pattern, also known as crystallographic balance. The image has a pattern throughout the whole picture.

Radial Balance

In radial balance the image must be centered around one central point. The drawing above is radiating out from the middle point.

Asymmetrical Balance

In asymmetrical balance things are different but they still have the same visual weight. This photo seems balanced even though both sides are different. The one king piece is still equal to the 4 pawns.

Symmetrical Balance

This image is mirrored along an imaginary line vertically down the middle, creating a symmetrical balance. Both sides are exactly the same. 

Visual Texture

In the image there is visual texture because the bricks look as if the would have some texture but really the image is smooth. the dark spots and lines on the bricks create the textured look.

Tactile Texture

In the image there really isn't water spots you can feel, but this is tactile texture because if I was there and took the picture I could have felt the water bubbles with my hand.

Value as Emphasis

In value as emphasis there is an emphasized area in the image. In the image above it is clear where the emphasis is. It is almost has if there was a flashlight right where the shoes are crossed.

Value as Pattern

The image is patterned with values of lights and darks. Most of the image is dark and a few places in the image are light. This creates values as pattern in an image.

Curvilinear Shapes

The image above is a great example of curvilinear shapes because the shape is just one continuous shape of curves with no straight edges or corners.

Rectilinear Shapes

The painting has all straight precise lines to create a bunch of rectangles in the picture.

Non-objective shapes

Image is non-objective because there is no pattern, shapes, or reason really for the paint. The image is abstract and non-objective.

Abstraction

The picture above is very abstract with a face made of simple geometric shapes.

Idealism

The image is very idealistic because the picture is like a painting a a perfect world and the way it should be. There are no flaws in the setting and such.

Distortion

Prime example of distortion. The viewer can tell that the painting is of a person but it is very far from normal or natural. The face is distorted.

Naturalism

The image above is a perfect example of naturalism because the people look so real and life like. They have shadows, expression, and it alsmost looks like a photo.

Lost and Found Contour

This image is a good example of lost and found contour because the lines disappear and reappear in some spots and it leaves the viewer to fill in the rest. The body on the ground is not really outlined but we know it is there.

Line as Value

In this drawing the artist used line as value in many different places. The artist used it to create the shadows of the dark places and the light coming in from the windows. Also the designs on the ceiling of the building have a lot of value in them.

Gesture Line

Gesture lines are lines that just kind of suggest what the object is, there is no precise line that shapes the object. In this drawing of three babies, someone that has never seen a baby might not know what this drawing is of, It would look like scribbles to them. The gesture lines focus on the movement or pose rather than shape.

Contour Line

This contour drawing of a rose uses only contour lines to show the outside lines of the flower. A contour drawing does not emphasis on the texture or dimensions, just the basic outline of the objects.

Line as Emotion

The characteristic of this line conveys an emotion of happiness and free flowing thought. The way the line is continuous and has no true pattern or direction gives the viewer a feel of freedom and no worries.

Line Direction

Line direction is very apparent in the work of art. Many lines are going different directions to form a crazy illusion looking painting. Our eyes can't help but look at each section and follow the lines from one direction to the other. Line direction creates the feeling of movement in art. This picture seems to have a lot of movement in in different directions.

Line as Shape

This plain clean line is in the shape of an elephant. Even without texture, color, or much detail we can still see the shape of the elephant. Line as shape is just the outer edge of an object being seen and we are able to follow the line to see the shape that it has made.

Unity Through Variety

To me this photo screams unity through variety. Although it may not be in a square grid like formation, you can see the unity with each cupcake being exactly the same just different colors. To unify the photo even more the creator left the icing the same on each cupcake. There is plenty of variety with all the different colors. I also like how each peep on top of the cupcakes are not perfect or aligned with each other.

Unity through Continuity

The unity through continuity in this photo is represented with the way the text flows from box to box and the reader can easily follow even though there are many breaks in the page. There is a visual relationship between all the boxes with the color choices, size of text, or just the context of each box. All the designs are related in some way to form unity.

Unity Through Continuation

In this photo the boys show unity through continuation by being in a straight line. The interlocked arms and standing on top of the wall also helps with the since of unity in the picture. The line of kids from one end of the photo to the other shows the continuation and the flow when looking over the picture.

Unity Through Repetition

Unity through repetition is portrayed in this photo by the gummy bears all being the exact same size and in the exact same position. Although each bear is a different color you can still see the unity and the repetition in the photo.

Unity Through Proximity

This picture shows unity through proximity with the girls looking different ways but still seeing that something is bothering both of them. If the girls were separated and not so close you wouldn't feel the unity of the picture. The girls being close together most likely insinuates that they are both bothered by the same thing other than each other.

Patterns!

With a crazy living world around us, many patterns and design are inspired by things we see! This fish for example has an overlapping pattern of circles in its scales! This fish could have inspired this picture of a fifties wallpaper design below.

With a little photoshop the pattern might resemble the fish in a much better way! I rotated the image to go with the scales on the fish and altered some colors to match the fish!

Its funny how one thing can turn into another with some thought behind it!