Get Rhythm, When You've Got the Blues

This session we'll be taking a look at Rhythm, which is a clear repetition of elements that are the same or only slightly modified. There are also two types of Rythym to take into consideration.

- Progressive Rhythm

- Alternating Rhythm

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Here is an example of Rhythm, in the unassuming, innocent form of sushi.

Delicious, savory Rhythm.

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When a theme or motif repeats in a rhythm that is alternating yet predictable and regular, it can be considered an Alternating Rhythm, as seen below.

Copyright Justin Comley 2011...on the off-chance that anyone would ever want to use this image.

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Another type of Rhythm is called Progressive Rhythm, which is when the element being repeated changes in a regular manner, such as in the image below. The railroad ties are the rectilinear motif being repeated. They are repeated in a regular manner, each getting smaller as they recede to the horizon.

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Rhythm within a design can add a much needed sense of unity to an otherwise jumbled mess of objects and elements.

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The majority of the time spent on this blog post was spent on fumblingly attempting to correctly spell "Rhythm".