Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Line Drawing

Lines, Lines.

 


Line is one of the seven Elements of Art. It is one of the building blocks, or basic parts, of all artwork. There are many types of line: straight, zig-zag, curvy, wavy, dotted, broken, thick, thin. Lines can show emotion, explain texture, and create an edge or boundary. Line is an important part of drawing. How do the following artists use line in their work to create interest?

The Great Wave, Hokusai


The Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh



How can you use line in your artwork?