Some very basic elements, including line, shape, form, texture, and balance. They might not seem like much on their own, but together, they’re part of almost everything we see and create.

The fundamentals can be intimidating at first, especially if you don’t consider yourself an artist. But keep an open mind—there’s a lot they can teach you about working with different assets and creating simple visuals from scratch.
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A line is a shape that connects two or more points. It can be fat, thin, wavy, or jagged—the list goes on. Every possibility gives the line a slightly different feel.
In the example below, lines have been used to create a flow chart that guides the reader’s eye from one element to the next.
Forms make up a variety of things in the real world, including sculptures, architecture, and other three-dimensional objects.
Balance is the equal distribution of visual weight (more specifically, how much any one element attracts the viewer’s eye). Balance can be affected by many things, including color, size, number, and negative space.