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Part 3: Form | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals

Part 3: Form | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals

This illusion of volume is the art fundamental we call Form, and while we can certainly define form as a simple flat shape given some dimension (a squared becoming a...
Part 2: Shape | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals

Part 2: Shape | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals

Shapes often occupy a similar space in the public consciousness as lines. This is to say, shapes are often dismissed as simplistic and primitive elements, which leads to them being...
Part 1: Line | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals

Part 1: Line | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals

At its most basic, a line is simply the connection between two points in a page. However, lines can be incredibly complex, and understanding more about the complexity of lines...
Part 0: An Introduction | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals

Part 0: An Introduction | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals

How do you look at a work of art? When observing a piece, many people have a feeling-based approach. While a valid and important aspect of engaging with the visual...