<h3>Making a picture feel whole</h3><p><strong>Harmony</strong>, also called <strong>unity</strong>, describes how the different parts of an artwork work together to create a pleasing, cohesive whole. When a drawing has harmony, the viewer feels calm and connected to it.</p><p>Several tools create harmony. <strong>Colour harmony</strong> uses similar colours that sit close on the colour wheel, such as blue and green, for a calm feeling; <strong>complementary colours</strong> opposite each other can give vibrant but balanced contrast. <strong>Shape and form</strong> bring unity through repeated shapes and balanced composition. <strong>Texture</strong> ties a picture together when surfaces are consistent or clearly related. <strong>Line and direction</strong> lead the eye toward a focal point, while a single clear <strong>subject matter</strong> keeps every element on one theme.</p><p>Imagine a sunset over a calm lake: soft oranges and blues, rounded clouds echoing the curved water, gentle ripples matching fluffy clouds, and a horizon line connecting sky to water. Every element supports one peaceful theme.</p><div class="callout"><strong>Kenyan context:</strong> To practise harmony, draw a Maasai Mara scene at dusk. Use warm earth colours throughout, repeat the rounded shapes of acacia trees, and let a single horizon line carry the eye across the savannah. The repeated shapes and matching colours create unity.</div>