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Introduction to L IN...REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN: •INITIAL SKETCH IN PENCIL ON SHEET PROVIDED...
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L I N Introduction to
Transcript of Introduction to L IN...REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN: •INITIAL SKETCH IN PENCIL ON SHEET PROVIDED...
L I NIntroduction to
The path of a continuous, moving point
through space.
Line is important to an artist because it can describe and identify shapes.
Line
ACTUAL LINEMay vary greatly in weight and
character
-Expressive Lines-Descriptive Lines
IMPLIED LINECreated by positioning a series of points
so that the eye tends to automatically
connect them—not actually drawn!
By using the various types of lines, artists have the potential to lead a viewer’s eye through a composition.
TYPES OF LINES
VERTICALHORIZONTAL
DIAGONAL
CURVED
ZIG-ZAG
Expressive Lines
ACTUAL LINE
Lines that communicate ideas & moods.
ACTUAL LINEEXPRESSIVE LINES continued
Vertical Lines
Stability & Strength
Horizontal Lines
ACTUAL LINEEXPRESSIVE LINES continued
Calm & Peaceful
Curved & Zig-Zag
ACTUAL LINEEXPRESSIVE LINES continued
Sense of activity, tension, & even confusion
ACTUAL LINEEXPRESSIVE LINES continued
Movement or instability
Diagonal Lines
VARIATIONS OF LINE QUALITY
With the combination of various line types, a multitude of possible effects can be created.
T E X T U R E
Lines that DESCRIBE how an object looks.
ACTUAL LINEDESCRIPTIVE LINES
Contour Gesture
Line used to follow the
edges of forms, to describe
their outlines and inner details.
This is the most common use of
line in art.
DESCRIPTIVE LINESCONTOUR LINES
Contour lines describe the wrinkles &folds in your
clothes.
Quick, sketch-like lines
Your drawn lines don’t stay at the edges but move freely within the forms.
You are more concerned with capturing the ACTION rather than drawing accurately.
It captures the movement of the subject rather than recording the details of the form.
DESCRIPTIVE LINESGESTURE LINES
FILL the boxes on the expressive line exercise handout using pencil!
SKETCH– You will also create three (3) thumbnail designs for your assignment using ALL of the line types and variations.
WEBSITES:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkw0hf18ak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56n7_1FGgiw&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn6Pw1WKk4w&feature=relmfu
FOR TODAY:
REQUIREMENTS FOR
DESIGN:
• INITIAL SKETCH IN PENCIL ON SHEET PROVIDED
• Only use SHARPIE MARKER (FINE & EXTRA OR ULTRA FINE)
• Must use ALL 5 BASIC LINES
• Must use ALL 5 VARIATIONS OF LINE
• Ratio of BLACK & WHITE must be EQUAL
• NO SCRIBBLES—Lines must be CONTROLLED
• NO WORDS/NAMES/NUMBERS IN LINE DESIGNS
• Focus on CRAFTSMANSHIP (be neat)
• If you make a mistake, turn it into something else, there
is NO ERASING
You will be creating an
expressive line design
using your own profile
silhouette.
You will include a variety
of patterns and intricate
designs to create a
visually interesting
composition within your
silhouette. Furthermore,
you must incorporate a
bit of yourself within
your line design.
ASSIGNMENT
EXAMPLES:
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