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It's easy to approach art and design studies with an emphasis on technique, tools, and methods, and the elements and principles. But…

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Read more about the article Capture Attention With Visual Hierarchy

As a designer or artist, if you understand some basic psychology and human visual perception, you can create compelling work that attracts…

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Read more about the article Is the Rule of Thirds an Ideal Proportion?

The Rule of Thirds is a popular method for composing designs, illustrations and photographs. You can significantly improve your compositions by following…

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Whenever we create design and art we are composing. Composition is the make up, arrangement or structure of a work, whether it's…

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Read more about the article Applying the Gutenberg Principle in Print and Web Design

The Gutenberg Principle is a lesser-known design principle that describes the general movement of the eyes when looking at a design in…

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Read more about the article 5 Ways To Create A Focal Point

[themeone_drop_cap letter="T" color="accent-color2" /]here are, of course, more than 5 ways to create a focal point in an image or design. The…

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Read more about the article What Is Eye Level?

A proper understanding of eye level goes a long way when you want to draw something accurately. When asked,"What is eye-level?" the…

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