Picture Frame

A picture frame, by definition, is the outer boundary of the

ground or picture plane. Establishing the picture frame clearly starts
with the organization of the picture. In this particular case, the
subject’s shape and proportion are identified, while the rest like the
visual elements and its usage will be affected by it (See Figure
6.33).
The first concern of the visual artist is the composition or
organization of the elements (using an appropriate principle of
design) within the picture frame on the picture plane, observe the
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works entitled Light Amidst Darkness and Melody of Jun Cayas (See
Figures 6.32 and 6.33).
Positive and Negative Spaces

For a spectator who investigates

principles of design, he usually
directs his attention to the units that
represent positive space and ignore
the surrounding space. This is so
because the positive space is the
area which represents the artist’s
primary
selection of recognizable objects or non-representational shapes.
Likewise, the negative space is the area known as unoccupied
space while these positive spaces or units are solid and explicitly
placed. However, the former should be recognized as equally
important as the latter ( See Figure 6.3 and 6.35).
LEARNING ACTIVITY
1. Using a water colour as medium, make a colour wheel by way of
mixing primary colours. Identify each colour situated in each pie
or spectrum band.
2. Relative to the materials used and the manipulation of the artist,
there is infinite variety for the element of line. Prepare a one
whole sheet of paper with various art materials. Cover the whole
sheet with lines using the materials prepared. Strive for variety by
manipulating the medium in every conceivable way.
After the activity, write your thoughts about the entire process on
another sheet of paper. Present your thoughts to the class
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