the components the artist uses to create an artwork

the means by which artists organise the components of an artwork to create a unique work that communicates their vision and intentions

Deepening the understanding of the principles of painting

Art and design

Painting: brushwork: techniques for texture and precision

Painting with expression: capturing  emotion and atmosphere

Revisiting colour theory: the science and emotion of colour

Exploring mediums: acrylics, oils watercolours and beyond

Compositional strategies: designing engaging and balanced artworks

Layering and blending: creating depth and richness in paintings

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

True or false? The elements of art are the building blocks, while the principles of art are how those blocks are arranged.

Which of these is a principle of painting?

It creates visual interest and highlights focal points.

It makes a painting perfectly symmetrical.

What does the principle of contrast do in a painting?

True or false? Radial balance is when equal parts radiate out from the centre of a design.

Which principle is used when an artist repeats shapes, colours, or lines across a painting?

ensuring all the elements feel like they belong together

making every element look completely different

adding as many random colours as possible

What does the principle of unity mean in painting?

Starter Quiz

True or false? The elements of art are the building blocks, while the principles of art are how those blocks are arranged.