Principles of 2D Design

Just as our facial expressions and bodily gestures often say more about our mood and tone then words ever could; the composition of art create movement, life, and depth behind it. Every choice made while creating a painting, drawing, or image define and mold the way in which viewers will perceive the meaning. I think that some point during the process of making art we have all asked others to analyze and critique our work. Each person you ask interprets and relates the work to their own experience and past and often see something that you could sympathize with but might have looked past. In that regard the choices we make when it comes to composition: color, containment, grouping, symmetry are often done unconsciously but still hold importance and meaning. Reading this chapter reminds me to make an effort to take care to notice those unconscious decisions and use them to help me grow as an artist.