Asides from the importance of Line, Shape and Light and Shadow. There are other drawing concepts to consider.
Perspective: In relation to art, perspective is the illusion of depth in your drawing. Linear perspective refers to the size, shape and position of objects as determined by a converging point on the horizon. Perspective adds realism to your work. Drawing with this system reflects how the human eye sees the world. The vanishing point in Linear perspective is a point on the horizon to which all parallel lines converge. This is achieved by drawing a horizontal line on you paper, or canvas, which represents the horizon, then a point is chosen that becomes your vanishing point. One-point perspective is the simplest to draw, but other forms such as two and three-point perspective exist.
A simple diagram showing two-point perspective.
http://www.artistdaily.com/glossary/linear-perspective-drawing
Proportion: Proportion can have different meanings when it comes to drawing. Mainly it refers to size and scale between objects in your design. If we are referring to drawing the human body then it refers to proper anatomical proportion to avoid your subject appearing disproportionate and skewed. Proper proportions in your design also relates to principles of balance and harmony. A disproportionate drawing or unbalanced painting may subconsciously elicit feelings of reject and revulsion. In order for your work to be successful consideration of proper proportions is key. Remember that a 100% cookie cutter approach does not exist for all art and drawings. Sometimes disproportionate design may work extremely well depending on the mood you are going for.
M.C. Eschers' Sky and Water is a perfect example on using proportion to create a balanced composition.
http://www.mcescher.com/gallery/switzerland-belgium/sky-and-water-i/
Color: Probably the most visually striking element of your composition. Even though you can have proper perspective and proportions the right or wrong color can make or break your work. Color helps connect all the elements. Color enhances mood, atmosphere and and helps connect your audience emotionally with your artwork. Color sends a message about your work just as much as the other elements. Colour is broken down into different elements like primary, secondary and tertiary colours. You have warm vs cool colours. Tints are colours that become lighter b mixing white, while shades become darker by mixing black. Unfortunately many novice artists fail to understand the importance of color in their composition and stick to the basic ROYGBIV (red, blue, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) color scheme. A proper understanding of color theory is essential if you want success in your work.
Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" is an excellent example of how color is used to set the atmosphere of a composition. The bright colors in the foreground contrasted against his dark background draw our attention and helps us understand that the two illuminated figures are men of importance amongst their peers. Likewise the dark colors convey a night time scene as the name suggests.
http://totallyhistory.com/art-history/famous-paintings/
Don't worry if it all seems overwhelming at first. In time all principles and elements of art and design begin to make sense. It's just a matter of putting it into practice. While the last two post concerning the basics are not meant as a comprehensive guide to drawing they are a stepping stone. I enjoy art but it has taken me some time to learn what I have learned and I do believe that anyone can draw if they have the proper determination to succeed.
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