Episode 61 - Elements of Art & Principles of Design

About this episode

The episode explores the elements of art and principles of design with insights from art professor Jack Thomas.

Just as grammar underlies good writing, today we're learning about the hidden grammar behind good visual art: The ELEMENTS OF ART AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN. Today, we go BACK TO SCHOOL w/ Art professor Jack Thomas leading us through the basics, while Erik translates them through a real-world maker lens. These funadmentals are TIMELESS and are applicable to almost every form of art. Strap in for a GREAT EPISODE kids, because CLASS IS IN SESSION! To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the irreverent & somewhat unpredictable AFTERSHOW, subscribe to our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467 To browse the Gorilla Glue Wood Filler and Wood Glue (less water) mentioned in today's show: http://gorillatough.com/woodworkingisbs

People in this episode

Host: Erik

Guest: Jack Thomas

Topics covered

• Elements of Art
• Principles of Design
• Visual Art
• Art Education
• Maker Culture

Keywords

• art fundamentals
• design principles
• visual art
• maker lens
• art education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon

Products: Gorilla Glue Wood Filler, Wood Glue

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