Pattern

Pattern in art refers to the repetition of an element(s) in a work. The artist achieves patterns through the use of colors, lines or shapes. Because patterns require repetition, you cannot stop painting the pattern once you begin until you are done with that pattern. Patterns are a design or way that shapes and puts objects together. Patterns are also found in nature as well as in art such as the branching of trees.

     The principle of pattern is pretty clear in this piece. Sometimes patterns can seem never ending or boring. When using patterns you don't want to overdo it. The patterns I like best are colorful ones. This piece is probably my favorite and is titled "Rosebud Cottage". The artist is Thomas Kinkade and he completed tis piece in September 2011. He painted it with oil paints on canvas.