Comments for Tonya Davidson http://www.tonyadavidson.com Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:03:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The 10 Elements of Design: Which is the most important one? by Pamm Reynolds http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2012/02/the-10-elements-of-design-which-is-the-most-important-one.html#comment-2687 Pamm Reynolds Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:03:53 +0000 http://www.tonyadavidson.com/?p=2777#comment-2687 Great article, touching on some very important points that we all need to be reminded of from time to time. Thanks for posting this Great article, touching on some very important points that we all need to be reminded of from time to time. Thanks for posting this

]]> Comment on The 10 Elements of Design: Which is the most important one? by Kim http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2012/02/the-10-elements-of-design-which-is-the-most-important-one.html#comment-2686 Kim Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:05:53 +0000 http://www.tonyadavidson.com/?p=2777#comment-2686 Thank you very much Tonya...this sure does give me a lot to think about! Thank you very much Tonya…this sure does give me a lot to think about!

]]> Comment on The 10 Elements of Design: Which is the most important one? by Katherine http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2012/02/the-10-elements-of-design-which-is-the-most-important-one.html#comment-2681 Katherine Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:42:07 +0000 http://www.tonyadavidson.com/?p=2777#comment-2681 I'm really thankful you are publishing this now. I've been struggling lately - and half-way through your article, it became clear why. I've been using the "oooh - this is pretty!" and the "ahh - I like that!" methods to create lately, when I need to focus on design principles and aspects. Thank you for creating that "Aha!" moment for me in the same gentle way you've lead me to many similar lessons. YOU are such a valuable gift! I’m really thankful you are publishing this now. I’ve been struggling lately – and half-way through your article, it became clear why. I’ve been using the “oooh – this is pretty!” and the “ahh – I like that!” methods to create lately, when I need to focus on design principles and aspects. Thank you for creating that “Aha!” moment for me in the same gentle way you’ve lead me to many similar lessons. YOU are such a valuable gift!

]]> Comment on The 10 Elements of Design: Which is the most important one? by Tonya http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2012/02/the-10-elements-of-design-which-is-the-most-important-one.html#comment-2680 Tonya Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:30:37 +0000 http://www.tonyadavidson.com/?p=2777#comment-2680 Hi Karen, My bad! There are 9 Design Elements or "Points" that should be carefully considered. This is what happens when I write quickly without proofing! Thank you for the clarification...Suppose it's too late to change the title to 9 so we'll pretend I can't count either. However, I would consider replacing "point" with "line". The weight of a line indicates far more than just a simple visual element. Line can indicate movement, emphasis, rhythm, symbol, create depth, be a value builder, or the entire subject. I remember in design school I got a lecture from my professor about my line weight and it's misuse. It conveys information to the viewer about your design and it's meaning. So I suppose it's worthy of substitution. To err is human, right? *wink* Thanks for leaving me a comment and asking for clarification.... Hi Karen,

My bad! There are 9 Design Elements or “Points” that should be carefully considered.

This is what happens when I write quickly without proofing!

Thank you for the clarification…Suppose it’s too late to change the title to 9 so we’ll pretend I can’t count either.

However, I would consider replacing “point” with “line”. The weight of a line indicates far more than just a simple visual element. Line can indicate movement, emphasis, rhythm, symbol, create depth, be a value builder, or the entire subject.

I remember in design school I got a lecture from my professor about my line weight and it’s misuse. It conveys information to the viewer about your design and it’s meaning. So I suppose it’s worthy of substitution.

To err is human, right? *wink*

Thanks for leaving me a comment and asking for clarification….

]]> Comment on The 10 Elements of Design: Which is the most important one? by Judith http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2012/02/the-10-elements-of-design-which-is-the-most-important-one.html#comment-2679 Judith Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:42:32 +0000 http://www.tonyadavidson.com/?p=2777#comment-2679 I do not have an art background. I have taken some classes, but I am pretty much self-taught. This has been helpful. Thank you! Also, I agree with Sandra Elizabeth York. I also get too close to my pieces and am not always objective to critique them on my own. I am fortunate that my husband gives me his honest opinion when I need one. I always think it is a good idea to get an outsiders view, but it is also important to be true to yourself. Not everyone is going to understand or appreciate your work in the same way. I do not have an art background. I have taken some classes, but I am pretty much self-taught. This has been helpful. Thank you! Also, I agree with Sandra Elizabeth York. I also get too close to my pieces and am not always objective to critique them on my own. I am fortunate that my husband gives me his honest opinion when I need one. I always think it is a good idea to get an outsiders view, but it is also important to be true to yourself. Not everyone is going to understand or appreciate your work in the same way.

]]> Comment on The 10 Elements of Design: Which is the most important one? by Deborah http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2012/02/the-10-elements-of-design-which-is-the-most-important-one.html#comment-2678 Deborah Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:09:31 +0000 http://www.tonyadavidson.com/?p=2777#comment-2678 Thank you Tonya, I do not have an art background. This was very helpful. Thank you Tonya,
I do not have an art background. This was very helpful.

]]> Comment on The 10 Elements of Design: Which is the most important one? by Karen Christ http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2012/02/the-10-elements-of-design-which-is-the-most-important-one.html#comment-2677 Karen Christ Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:00:27 +0000 http://www.tonyadavidson.com/?p=2777#comment-2677 I am always amazed by your insights into art. "point, shape, form, texture, color, the five senses, emotion, function, materials and processes" In this list what is meant by "point"? Are we discussing the point the piece is trying to make? I am always amazed by your insights into art.
“point, shape, form, texture, color, the five senses, emotion, function, materials and processes” In this list what is meant by “point”? Are we discussing the point the piece is trying to make?

]]> Comment on The 10 Elements of Design: Which is the most important one? by Colleen White http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2012/02/the-10-elements-of-design-which-is-the-most-important-one.html#comment-2676 Colleen White Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:54:36 +0000 http://www.tonyadavidson.com/?p=2777#comment-2676 I have a lot of historical reference books on jewelry and you're right - the importance is in keeping "in style" while still keeping your originality. I love working on designs based on ancient cultures, and find inspiration everywhere from the library to historical films like "Alexander" , "Troy", and even the fantasy pieces of LOTR. Your questions really help in keeping within the design parameters of the era you are working with. I have a lot of historical reference books on jewelry and you’re right – the importance is in keeping “in style” while still keeping your originality. I love working on designs based on ancient cultures, and find inspiration everywhere from the library to historical films like “Alexander” , “Troy”, and even the fantasy pieces of LOTR. Your questions really help in keeping within the design parameters of the era you are working with.

]]> Comment on The 10 Elements of Design: Which is the most important one? by Carolyn http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2012/02/the-10-elements-of-design-which-is-the-most-important-one.html#comment-2675 Carolyn Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:13:49 +0000 http://www.tonyadavidson.com/?p=2777#comment-2675 Article is helpful.I can tell I need to look at a lot more in my design aspects! Thanks. Article is helpful.I can tell I need to look at a lot more in my design aspects! Thanks.

]]> Comment on Pinterest: What is it and Why Do I Want to Participate? by Tonya Davidson http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2012/02/pinterest-what-is-it-and-why-do-i-want-to-participate.html#comment-2674 Tonya Davidson Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:28:02 +0000 http://www.tonyadavidson.com/?p=2691#comment-2674 Yep the key is to set some sort of timer, otherwise it's a time suck! Yep the key is to set some sort of timer, otherwise it’s a time suck!

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