Rhythm art drawing

I love Op Art and I thought it would be the perfect lesson to teach Art 1's how to use colored pencils. We began by discussing O...

A surreal representation of a dune landscape with a disturbing whirlpool sun.

Rhythm in art is important because it can make a piece more interesting to look at. It might be the lines, or colors that create this rhythm. A lot of times we see patterns and rhythms in nature - like waves crashing on the beach, trees swaying in the breeze, and shadows created by sunlight passing through leaves. This pin explores how these elements are used in some famous works of art! #Madhansart #rhythminart #principlesofart

Op Art Animation courtesy http://www.op-art.co.uk/ Before reading this post, click here for a list of resources and supplies (and where you can buy them) to get you started creating your own wonderful rhythmic line drawings. Rhythmic designs are formed any time a line is repeated to form a pattern. Rhythmic patterns can be seen all around us, from the veins in a leaf to the curling waves of the ocean to the whorls of your finger prints. They're even in the pattern on the bottom of your…

This drawing shows the Principle of Rhythm by displaying movement and expectancy.

"Restless" by Courtney Hatcher. Colored pencil drawing on paper. 9" x 12". Colorful swirl drawing. Red swirls. Blue and green swirls. Rhythm and movement. The need for movement and action. Rhythm coming from or moving to the same point. Sketch, art journaling, intuitive drawing. Color study, color theory. Make art everyday. Bold, colorful artwork. Original art. Abstract drawing for self discovery. ©Courtney Hatcher All Rights Reserved

In this image rhythm is alternating. The squares or cubes create an alternating rhythm in shapes and with the colors in the image which creates a pattern as well.

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For the Principles of Design I did balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, and rhythm. The hardest I thought was rhythm because you had to combine movement and pattern together.