A design is divided into positive and negative shapes. Positive and negative shapes are equally important aspects of design. For example, if an artist were drawing cells, the positive shapes in the design would be the cells. A harmonious design incorporates both positive and negative shape. However, our investigation of line will focus on outline.
Artists use outline to flatten images.
Outline can vary in width, and follows the shapes of the design. Adding white or black to a hue can change values. Light values pop forward Dark values recede. Hue is the name given to a color, such as red or blue. Hues used together are color schemes.