Lines + Rhythm

I really enjoy the usage of lines in this design by Marcos Chin. The directions of the lines in the soccer balls give it a playful, yarn-like texture. It also gives a sense of potential change since most of the lines are vertical. The usage of the bright background against the black and white makes the soccer balls more prominent as well. Since the background is plain, the lines of the soccer balls do not cause too much clutter or confusion. Therefore the background balances the composition to gives the viewer unity and clarity of the soccer balls and person.

Chin, Marcos. "Soccer is SIlly." Society of Illustrators 53rd Annual of American Illustration Jan-March 2011: 87. Print.





This piece by Jacob Thomas displays a lot of rhythm with the curvature and colors of the smoke. The vibrant colors give the composition a lot of energy. How the lines go off the edge also gives a sense of movement. Though there isn't much repetition of the same kind of curve, there is repetition of curves being used to create a sense of rhythm. They are also continuous curves, which generate a legato type rhythm in this particular design. 

Thomas, Jacob. "Baked." Society of Illustrators 53rd Annual of American Illustration Jan-March 2011: 189. Print.