Why Do Artists Use Odd Shapes?

Imagine you're drawing a happy face, it's usually round and smooth. But if you draw the eyes as triangles or the mouth as a zigzag, people might feel surprised or excited! Artists use odd shapes to make art more interesting and meaningful for viewers.

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Examples

A painter uses triangles instead of circles for a sun to make it look more exciting.
An artist draws a person with zigzag lines for their hair to show they're wild and energetic.
A kid makes a house out of squares and triangles because that's just how they see it.

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