1. The Ingredients of Any Artistic Recipe
The Elements of Art
The Ingredients of Any
Artistic Recipe

2. Colors used to mix all other colors
Primary Colors
Colors used to mix all other colors
Red
Yellow
Blue

3. Primary colors have a bold, modern look.
Red
Yellow
Blue

4. Primary colors have a bold, modern look.
Red
Yellow
Blue

5. When any two primary colors are mixed
Secondary Colors
When any two primary colors are mixed
Orange
Green
Violet

6. Secondary colors often look more natural and earthy than primary
Orange
Green
Violet

7. Secondary colors often look more natural and earthy than primary
Orange
Green
Violet

8. Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel; related colors.
Analogous Colors
Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel; related colors.
Warm Colors
Cool Colors

9. Using similar colors throughout ties everything together.
Analogous Colors
Using similar colors throughout ties everything together.
Warm Colors
Cool Colors

10. Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites to the human eye.
Complementary Colors
Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites to the human eye.
Red & Green
Yellow & Violet
Blue & Orange

11. Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites to the human eye.
Complementary Colors
Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites to the human eye.
Red & Green
Yellow & Violet
Blue & Orange

12. Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites to the human eye.
Complementary Colors
Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites to the human eye.
Red & Green
Yellow & Violet
Blue & Orange

13. Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites to the human eye.
Complementary Colors
Across from each other on the color wheel; opposites to the human eye.
Red & Green
Yellow & Violet
Blue & Orange

14. The way a surface appears to feel.
Texture
The way a surface appears to feel.

15. The way a surface appears to feel.
Texture
The way a surface appears to feel.

16. The way a surface appears to feel.
Texture
The way a surface appears to feel.

17. The way a surface appears to feel.
Texture
The way a surface appears to feel.

18. The way a surface appears to feel.
Texture
The way a surface appears to feel.

19. Line
A continuous path for the eyes.

20. Line
A continuous path for the eyes.

21. Line
A continuous path for the eyes.

22. Line
A continuous path for the eyes.

23. Value
Use of light, medium, and dark tones for depth, gradation, drama, and contrast.

24. Value
Use of light, medium, and dark tones for depth, gradation, drama, and contrast.

25. Value
Use of light, medium, and dark tones for depth, gradation, drama, and contrast.

26. Shape A flat area defined by its edges
Can either be geometric or organic.

27. Shape A flat area defined by its edges
Can either be geometric or organic.

28. Shape A flat area defined by its edges
Can either be geometric or organic.

29. Form
A 3-D object or person.

30. Form
A 3-D object or person.

31. Form
A 3-D object or person.

32. Form
A 3-D object or person.

33. Space Positive space: Main subject, or foreground.
Negative space: Area surrounding main subject, or background.

34. Space
Make sure negative space compliments the positive space.

35. Space
Make sure negative space compliments the positive space.

36. Use the elements of art in complex, unique, creative ways to create your own unique artistic recipe.