The Famous Artists School Illustration and Design textbook, Volume One (of a four-volume set) covers the following Introduction to The basic fundamentals of design—pattern, shape, balance and space. Good design excludes every inessential element. the Artist’s Primary Learning to see closely and analytically. Using value contrasts, edges, and perspective to make pictures come alive. Figure The expression of emotion in pictures by the way the figures are used in the composition. How to make the figure dominate the scene. Mood and Emotion in Successful pictures largely depend on communicating human feelings. Symbols, point of view, theme, rhythm and design.