When you think of art patterns, you can think of abstract designs. However, this does not mean that patterns only appear in abstract art. They can be part of a variety of artistic styles, including photorealism. This page provides some examples of how to use patterns in your artwork and gives you ideas on how to incorporate patterns into your art.
First: What is a pattern?
In art, a pattern is a repetition of a particular visual element. The definition of “pattern” dictionary.com is as follows:
Arrangement of repeating or matching parts, decorative motifs, etc.
Decorative design
Art patterns appear in many art forms around the world, from detailed Islamic geometric motifs to the Nahabo woven blankets shown on this page and the symmetrical patterns of contemporary art designs. Each culture has its own set of folk patterns that appear in textiles, architecture, manuscripts, masks, and other objects.
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Contemporary art patterns can add an element of intense interest to painting, drawing, or mixed media. Patterns are often the most important element of a composition. Click here for instructions on how to draw the pattern step by step.
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In fact, patterns are one of the most important visual elements (along with colors, shapes, lines, and textures) that abstract artists use to create compelling compositions.
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Most of these patterns are separated by solid lines or extensions. Especially unlike the previous picture, it helps to divide the space and mitigate the influence of the pattern.
At first glance, this painting may look more complicated than the previous two, because of its circular design. This mandala painting is still based on a row of patterns, only the rows are circular or concentric.
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Round rows of pink and blood-red spots. Just outside you will see a circular row of green triangles dotted with bright yellow circles. If you break down such a picture into individual components, do you see that what looked complicated at first is actually simple?
