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Understanding Symmetrical Balance
On an unconscious level, humans strive to create order out of chaos. In the visual sense, we seek balance when viewing design. When a design is not balanced, it creates...
Understanding Symmetrical Balance
On an unconscious level, humans strive to create order out of chaos. In the visual sense, we seek balance when viewing design. When a design is not balanced, it creates...

Understanding Asymmetrical Balance
Terms you should understand Asymmetry A common form of balance. Unlike symmetrical balance, the objects do not reflect one another on either side of the implied vertical axis, yet it has a...
Understanding Asymmetrical Balance
Terms you should understand Asymmetry A common form of balance. Unlike symmetrical balance, the objects do not reflect one another on either side of the implied vertical axis, yet it has a...

Working with Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms
This is part one of five blogs on Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms. The additional blogs in order are; Rule of Odds, Understanding Expressive Lines, Pulling it Together: Circles, and...
Working with Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms
This is part one of five blogs on Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms. The additional blogs in order are; Rule of Odds, Understanding Expressive Lines, Pulling it Together: Circles, and...

The Rule of Odds
The Rule of Odds states that we are unconsciously attracted to an odd number of shapes, objects, etc. Our brain tends to group even-numbered objects into even groups and promptly overlooks...
The Rule of Odds
The Rule of Odds states that we are unconsciously attracted to an odd number of shapes, objects, etc. Our brain tends to group even-numbered objects into even groups and promptly overlooks...

Understanding Expressive Lines
There are many different types of lines. Lines are; straight, curving, angular, soft, outline, implied, etc. Lines define, enclose, connect, and/or dissect! Lines are lighter and more fluid than other...
Understanding Expressive Lines
There are many different types of lines. Lines are; straight, curving, angular, soft, outline, implied, etc. Lines define, enclose, connect, and/or dissect! Lines are lighter and more fluid than other...

Pulling it All Together: Expressive Lines, Shap...
To make this meaningful please Ffirst, read the two posts on Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms. They will establish the "rules" of understanding the energy levels and unconscious visual cues...
Pulling it All Together: Expressive Lines, Shap...
To make this meaningful please Ffirst, read the two posts on Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms. They will establish the "rules" of understanding the energy levels and unconscious visual cues...