Monday Challenge 12/03/12 Priciples of Design Posted 03 December
2012 - 08:06 AM In a good piece of design, whether it be a
painting or a scrapbook page, you will incorporate many, if not
all of the principles and many of the elements of design. We
will be focusing on one or two of the principles each week, but
don't put aside the other aspects of good design. Balance in
design is similar to balance in physics A large shape close to
the center can be balanced by a small shape close to the edge. A
large light toned shape will be balanced by a small dark toned
shape (the darker the shape the heavier it appears to be)
(Artist John Lovett's website) It is a state of equalized
tension and equilibrium, which may not always be calm. Types of
Balance Asymmetrical produces an informal balance that is
attention attracting and dynamic. Radial balance is arranged
around a central element. The elements placed in a radial
balance seem to 'radiate' out from a central point in a circular
fashion. Overall is a mosaic form of