The Elements of ArtThe Elements of ArtLineLine

LineLine, in terms of art is a , in terms of art is a moving dot.moving dot.

Lines can show you where an Lines can show you where an object ends. These lines are object ends. These lines are called called contour linescontour lines (outlines). (outlines).

Line can also create the Line can also create the illusion of form.illusion of form.

Line qualityLine quality is the thickness or is the thickness or thinness of a line. thinness of a line.

Line qualityLine quality can be used to can be used to add variety and the illusion of add variety and the illusion of form. form.

Cross contour linesCross contour lines follow the follow the contours or form of the object. contours or form of the object. They can be used communicate the They can be used communicate the form of the object further and form of the object further and create shadow.create shadow.

Line ExercisesLine Exercises Draw as many different lines as Draw as many different lines as

possible on your paperpossible on your paper Blind Contour Line DrawingBlind Contour Line Drawing Contour Line DrawingContour Line Drawing Thicken up lines to enhance Thicken up lines to enhance line line

qualityquality Cross contour lines Cross contour lines to show formto show form