Dark, light, mid (middle) Flat, uniform, unvarying, smooth, plain Varied, broken Constant, changing Graduated, contrasting Monochromatic
Arrangement, layout, structure, position Landscape format, portrait format, square format, circular, triangular Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, angled Foreground, background, middle ground Centered, asymmetrical, symmetrical, balanced, unbalanced, lopsided, off-center Overlapping, cluttered, chaotic Separate, spacious, empty Free, flowing, fragment...
Flat, polished, smooth Raised, rough, coarse Cut, incised, pitted, scratched, uneven Hairy, sticky Soft, hard Shiny, glossy, reflective Semigloss, satin, silk, frosted, matte
Visible, impasto, blended, smooth Thick, thin Bold, timid Heavy, light Edgy, smooth Exhibiting glazes, washes, scumbling, dry brushing, stippling, hatching, splatters Layered, flat Precise, refined, regular, straight, systematic Quick, sketchy, uneven, irregular, vigorous Regular, patterned Exhibiting marks made with a knife, brush
Calm, content, peaceful, relaxed, tranquil Cheerful, happy, joyful, romantic Depressed, gloomy, miserable, sad, somber, tearful, unhappy Aggressive, angry, chilling, dark, distressing, frightening, violent Energetic, exciting, stimulating, thought-provoking Boring, dull, lifeless, insipid