Elements of Design: Space

There's such an intense vibe concentrated in all that free area that you just naturally respond to it with a frown ... it evokes a deadly emotion within you, just by looking at the ruins and beauty and simplicity ... and 90% of it is pretty much an empty haunting sea which gets you wondering how so little can say so much ...

Element of Design: Shape

The circular-type motions of the brush that created the swirls and stars and sun and sky exhibit the motion of those natural elements and their infinite capacity to go beyond what is anticipated ... there's that sense of mystery and an other-wordly quality about this painting.

The castle or whatever that is, with those sharp triangular edges, adds an element of romance; conflict and dynamic and opens up a realm of possibilites for the scope of the imagination.

Principles of Design: Variety

Notice how intricate this design is ... it's complexity - what with the dedication to details of several of the elements and principles - gives it an oomph; an 'it' factor. It draws you in.

Elements of Design: Form

Each chess piece has a very definite form; its volume is evident. That adds to the charm and boosts its menace factor.

Elements of Design: Colour

This depiction of an aurora features a unique blend of colours that together evoke the sentiment of the supernatural ... of something fantastical and otherwordly.

Principles of Design: Rhythm

There's a strange beat to this piece ... it gives off an air of a light breeze that's showering the ground and sky with those soaring blossom petals. There's something tangible about it.

Principles of Design: Harmony

This piece pleases the eye ... harmony is about giving a piece an impressionable perception by making all the elements and principles work together somehow. This is a very idealistic setting and to be able to convey that peace you can find if you were physically there illustrates how Monet demonstrated unity. In short, it looks right.