principles of design

Unity: This is the arrangement of one or more of the elements used to create a feeling of completeness. In other words, everything in the work seems to belong and contribute to the overall picture.

variety: an image that shows different kind of elements and principles to attract the eye.

Movement: Movement can be achieved through lines, repetition of shapes, or any of the elements. When your eye keeps looking around the composition you have movement.

Rhythm:Rhythm can be described as timed movement through space; an easy, connected path along which the eye follows a regular arrangement of objects.

Pattern: This is the repetition of certain elements (like color or line) in a work of art.

Repetition
Repetition is created when objects, shapes, space, light, direction, lines etc. are repeated in artwork.

Balance: Balance is the concept of visual equilibrium. It is a relationship of opposing forces in a composition that results in visual stability. Most successful compositions achieve balance in one of two ways: symmetrically or asymmetrically. When a composition is balanced both sides have equal weight. When it is unbalanced you tend to look more to one side of the composition.