Coloring Outside — and Inside — the Lines

Use a grid to give shape and cohesion to your drawing

by: Steve Aimone, from: AARP, April 29, 2011

In previous sessions we've explored how different kinds of visual structures can be used to unify drawings. We've seen how rhythm, repetition and color serve this purpose. Now, we'll explore how a series of underlying shapes can give a drawing the foundational structure it needs to hold together in a richly satisfying manner. … Back to Article

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