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Case and Art product
Formal elements
Categories of Material interaction
Client characteristics
Rhythm
Rhythm
The painting shows some rhythm by the repetition of shapes
Dynamic
The image remains within the boundaries of the paper. Even though the composition is diagonal, the painting is not very dynamic Used space
Repetitive use of movements and elements contributes to structure
Space
The whole paper is used, yet there is still al lot of “unworked” paper
Uses the whole (small size) paper that is, does not cover it; there is a lot of plain area Lining
Outlines first, fills in and outlines again
Use of colour
Not al lot of mixture of colours; the colours are used separately Shaping
Reinforces the shapes by outlining. Perfectionistic and using details
Dialogue
Tries to maintain and control the fluid ink in order to paint the picture in his or her head. Yet, the material is used in different ways, not rigid
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