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Concerns the lightness or darkness of a drawing and is crucial for illustrating depth.

Uses differences in elements such as color, value, and size to create visual interest and focus.

Refers to the illusion of depth within a drawing.

Refers to the size of an object in relation to another within the drawing.

Defines objects within the drawing and contributes to the overall composition.

Creates a sense of harmony and wholeness by using similar elements throughout the drawing.

Achieved by arranging elements so that no one part of the drawing overpowers or seems heavier than any other part.

Refers to the relative size of parts of a whole (elements within an object or objects within a drawing).

Creates a focal point in the drawing to draw viewer's attention.

Used to define space, contours, and outlines, or suggest mass and volume.

Uses repetition to create visual tempo or beat.

Achieved when all components of art work well together and look as though they belong in the composition.

The path the viewer’s eye takes through the artwork, often to a focal area.

Adds emotion, mood, and depth to the drawing.

Turns a flat shape into a three-dimensional object using shading and perspective.