Lines and Contours
Line:a one-dimensional element with no breadth or thickness, and therefore does not exist in the physical world.
Yet as lines dominate our perception of the visual world, they are essential in
representation in a drawing.
The Power of Lines
A line has inherent qualities of width, density, texture, pressure, continuity and rhythm
You will gradually develop sentiment with the lines coming out from your hand.
Your lines form the basis of your own drawing style
Contour Drawing
Also known as outline drawingDrawing with contour lines can enhance
accuracy by preventing us from messing through shapes with hatches and shades
The slow process of contour drawing forces us to see with clarity and accuracy
We are compelled to appreciate the nature, structure and geometry of forms
Types of Lines
Expressive LinesExpress form, weight, texture, materials,
patterns, light, etc.
form
material
texture
light
weight