digital art terms

Color

element of art with 3 properties ; hue, value, intensity

Form

The shape and structure of an object, especially in 3D.

Line

A continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point.

Shape

The two-dimensional outline or boundary of an object.

Space

The area around, between, or within objects in an artwork.

Texture

The surface quality or feel of an object, either real or implied.

Value

The lightness or darkness of a color.

Balance

The distribution of visual weight in a composition.

Emphasis

The focal point or area of importance in an artwork.

Movement

The way the viewer’s eye moves through an artwork.

Proportion

The relationship in size between elements of an artwork.

Pattern

A repeated design or motif in an artwork.

Rhythm

The visual movement created by repeated elements.

Variety

The use of different elements to create interest in an artwork.

Unity

The sense of harmony and cohesion in an artwork.

Abstraction

art that simplifies into basic and often geometric shapes

Figure

The human or animal form in artwork.

Genre Subject

Artwork depicting scenes from daily life or specific categories (like still life).

Landscapes

Artwork depicting natural scenery.

Narrative Subject

Artwork that tells a story or depicts a sequence of events.

Nonobjective Art

art with no subject

The Portrait

A depiction of a person,

Self Portrait

An artwork created by an artist of themselves.

Primary Colors

Red, blue, and yellow; colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors.

Resolution

the setting that detirmmines the number of pixels per inch for your artwork

flow

this setting detirmines how paint comes sampled the brush and is deposited on the canvas

Mix

this setting detirmines how much of each sample color is mixed when creating a new color

load x

to set the amount of paint on a brush

Opacity

The degree to which a material allows light to pass through it.

Palette

smooth flat surface where artists set out and mix their colors before painting

Library

A collection of resources or tools, often used in digital arts.

Hue

name given to a specific like red, blue, or yellow.

Secondary Colors

Green, orange, and purple; colors made by mixing two primary colors.

Tertiary Colors

Colors made by mixing a primary color with a secondary color.

Neutral Colors

Colors like black, white, gray, and brown, which are not on the color wheel.

Tint

A color mixed with white, making it lighter.

Shade

A color mixed with black, making it darker.

Tone

A color mixed with gray, changing its intensity.

Bitmap

A type of digital image made up of pixels.

Intensity

The brightness or dullness of a color.

Color Scheme

A planned combination of colors used in an artwork.

Triadic Color Scheme

A color scheme based on three equally spaced colors on the color wheel.

Painterly

A style of painting that emphasizes the texture and brushstrokes of the paint.

Dry vs Wet Paint

Dry paint has less fluidity and texture, while wet paint is more fluid and can blend easily.

Medium

The materials or techniques used to create an artwork, such as oil paint or clay.

Foreground

The part of a scene or image that appears closest to the viewer.

Background

The part of a scene or image that is furthest from the viewer.

De Stijl

A Dutch artistic movement focused on abstraction and simplicity, using geometric shapes and primary colors.

Color Field Painting

An abstract art movement where large fields of color are used to create emotional depth.