Shape
Rocks, Tree Trunks and Branches
George Augustus Wallis
about 1800

This is simply building shapes into coherent form.
The shape of the wood helps to create the feeling of the painting and directs your vision around the painting instead of having a direct vocal point.It is distinguished from its surroundings by its outline.

My drawing shows clearly that shape wheather that be abstract of familiar creates a intresting visula effect. When the shapes are identified, you can begin to make connections with real wolrd object.

Tone

An Evening Service in a Church
1649, Pieter Neeffs the Elder and Bonaventura Peeters the Elder

The tonal range is evident in this painting.

Without this consitantcy, the painting would be 2d and lifeless. The tone contributes layers and depth to this painting,making it visually stand out.