Simple and beautiful drawing ornaments

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Ornament is a set of certain graphic elements in an arbitrary or symmetrical composition. Usually these are natural or animal motifs, abstractions or simple geometric shapes. Most often, ornaments for drawing are used in applied art and architecture. Intricate patterns can be found on dishes, fabrics, weapons and furniture.

Basics of drawing patterns

If you are planning to master this artistic direction, then a small drawing lesson will help you. The ornament should have a clearly visible rhythm. The repetition of the same group of graphic elements constitutes the motif of the drawing. It is allowed to use both one and several motive lines.

Any creative work requires diligence and perseverance. When drawing patterns, the main thing is to remember the difference between the ornament technique and graphics and painting.

• Try to keep the sameline thickness throughout the motif.
• Don't use too many colors, it's better to choose two contrasting shades.
• Stay motivated, don't get carried away with multicomponents.
• The complexity of the elements should increase from the edge to the center or vice versa.
• Watch the symmetry and do not shift the center of the composition.

Classification of ornaments

Depending on the technique of execution, there are: ribbon, composition-closed and mesh types of ornaments.

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  Ribbon drawing patterns are a symmetrical or arbitrary set of elements along a horizontal or vertical line. These patterns are commonly used to decorate walls, columns, tablecloth edges or scarves.

• Grid compositions are performed on a special geometric basis. The pattern extends in all directions and consists of many compositions enclosed in circles, triangles, squares, rhombuses and polygons.
• The most convenient ornaments for drawing are compositionally closed. These are various motifs enclosed within the simplest geometric figure. Those performed inside the circle are called rosettes.

Technique

Painting patterns is a very simple and exciting activity. The main thing is to develop a sense of symmetry and choose a composition. Your main task is to depict the elements on the plane and beautifully arrange them in space. Start with simple geometric motifs. Drawing an ornament in a square is ideal for beginners,since this figure is easily divided into equal and symmetrical parts.

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  Diagonal lines are the basis of the curly motif. Draw a square and experiment with diagonals and strokes of different thicknesses. Vary directions and be sure to follow the symmetry. To enhance the contrast, you can play with the fill by darkening some parts of the pattern. This will emphasize the repeating elements and highlight the storyline.

• For ornaments with curved lines, you will need a template, a protractor and a compass. Using circles and arcs of various sizes and diameters, you can achieve a stunning effect. The main thing is to make a soft and smooth transition from one element to another.
• The most complex, but at the same time the most beautiful ornaments for drawing are usually based on the motifs of the animal and plant world. It is most convenient to depict them in a circle or polygon. The storyline should be repeated in each sector and converge towards the center of the composition. The simplest elements are stems and leaves. It is best to draw from life.