Art movements like Futurism, Surrealism, and Pop Art have changed the way the public perceives art. Although many of the artists never sought to create a movement, it was the collection of these artists participating in social upheaval, new technology, and traveling to other cultures that created new schools of art. Movements grow from artists' desire to understand their environment and their thirst for a creative way to express that. It is important for an illustrator's success to have an adventurous attitude for their work.
The principles of design are interconnected and can be selectively combined or used all together. It is the principles that an artist chooses that shapes their style.
Drawing is an essential part of visual arts. The pencil is the most common tool because of its versatility. Paper selection is an fundamental part of art and design as well. Computers could also be used as a drawing tool.
Sketches allow you to be flexible with your ideas. When you create a refined drawing from the get-go, you may feel inclined to not change something because of the effort you already put into it. Observational drawing pushes you to choose quickly what is important to include and what is okay to leave out. Imaginative drawing requires thorough research and a brain full of ideas. Depicting space is a key element of visual communication. Each region of the planet has their own tradition on depicting space.
