How many types of lines do you see?

A mark made by a moving tool

Types of Lines:

Graphic Lines: Bold, clean lines, define objects used in print, type, & illustration Roy Lichtenstein “Interior with Yellow Chair”

Bridgett Riley,1961

Expressive line: lines that add dynamic character to a work of art Keith Haring Expressive line: lines that add dynamic character to a work of art

Tim burton

Lines in Nature…

Implied Line: lines that are not necessary drawn, but are created by things that guide the viewer’s eye though the piece of art

Can a line represent emotions, sounds and other concepts?

Challenge: A sound of an approaching train A taste of a hot pepper Using only abstract lines, create a design, that would represent the following concepts: A sound of an approaching train A taste of a hot pepper A smell of a fresh baked apple pie The feeling of loneliness The feeling of a sheep’s wool A sound of an alarm clock at 5:00 am ***Do not draw the objects!!! Draw the sounds, smells, feelings, and tastes!