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Line- An element of art defined by a point moving in space. Line may be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract.
contour lines
contour lines
these lines define the edges of an object.
we don't see this way, but most of our minds know how to translate what we see with contour lines
Cross Contour Line
Cross Contour Line
Lines that flow over the surface of an object. This practice gives the object space and dimension
Line Quality
Line Quality
This technique refers to the thickness of the lines. This can add different characteristics to a drawing and demention.
Blind Contour
Blind Contour
The artist is drawing one continous line without looking at the drawing. They are just observing the object they are drawing and not lifting up their drawing tool.
They are Messy
They are Messy
Lines create values, textures, shapes, and space.
Work Time
Get out a piece of paper and a pen. We are going to make your marks permanent. For our first exercise, we will complete a complete blind contour and our second a looking contour drawing.
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