Line is a path of a moving point
it is the most basic or fundamental visual element of art.
It is a starting place for most art creations.
There is an endless number of lines that you see and use in art.
it is the most basic or fundamental visual element of art.
It is a starting place for most art creations.
There is an endless number of lines that you see and use in art.
But, technically speaking, there are only two types:
straight and curved
straight and curved
The rest of them are combinations or variations of these two types.
When it comes to line styles, you can group them into
4 style categories:
1. A solid, or continuous line.
4 style categories:
1. A solid, or continuous line.
2. All kinds of Interrupted or broken lines:
dashed lines, dotted lines, footprints or tire marks - they all would fit in that category.
dashed lines, dotted lines, footprints or tire marks - they all would fit in that category.
3. Implied lines are the lines you assume.
These lines are not actually drawn,
but you can see them as a border between other elements …
or a sudden change in their characteristics
A good example would be a horizon line.
These lines are not actually drawn,
but you can see them as a border between other elements …
or a sudden change in their characteristics
A good example would be a horizon line.
4. Psychological lines are the lines that are not physically present.
You cannot see them.
They are generated by our minds based on other subjects.
If used properly, they guide viewer’s eyes and attention to where an artist wants them.
Very powerful tool.
Used in compositions and graphic design
You cannot see them.
They are generated by our minds based on other subjects.
If used properly, they guide viewer’s eyes and attention to where an artist wants them.
Very powerful tool.
Used in compositions and graphic design
Copy this last picture in your sketchbook and label each just like the picture.
All shading techniques are based on the use of lines.
Whether straight strokes are used, or curved ones, parallel marks or cross-hatching,
They are all using some kind of line drawing.
You can use longer strokes for sketching
Or a variation of strokes to show depth, tonal value, and texture.
Whether straight strokes are used, or curved ones, parallel marks or cross-hatching,
They are all using some kind of line drawing.
You can use longer strokes for sketching
Or a variation of strokes to show depth, tonal value, and texture.
Line can be a great form of expression. Watch the slide show to see how line can be used to evoke emotions.
