To create a work, an artist uses this language to make a statement, create a mood, express a feeling. Just as we have infinite ways to say something in words, the artist chooses from an array of possible colors, line, shapes and textures to create a work. These are the four elements most basic to art. LINE Lines draw our eyes from one part of an artwork to another. Their purpose is to define and call attention to areas the artist wants to accentuate.
Verticals are alert and strong.
Diagonals are active. Curves suggest rhythm and flow. Texture adds interest and variety. Some artists may add additional materials to the basic surface - feathers, string, straw, wood, for example. Simulated texture is a way of describing the appearance of a surface.