Also known as a dot that went for a walk.
Line defines shape and form. For example, look at this outline map.
Even though this image consists of a few lines, we can easily see the shape. We might not know the color or texture but we immediately recognize it as a house. Draw an outline drawing on your worksheet in the space provided. You may use a stencil.
Actual Implied Psychic
The physical line which can vary greatly in weight, character and design. Let’s take a closer look at actual lines.
Vertical lines can represent stability, rigidness or length Horizontal lines can represent a horizon or width Diagonal lines can represent loss of control, falling, or a point of convergence (two things coming together) Zigzag lines can represent movement, intensity, or sharpness Draw examples of straight lines on your worksheet in the space provided.
Circular lines can represent expansion, volume, or add soft edges to an image Wavy lines can represent waves or a flowing motion Spiral lines can add visual interest or create illusions Draw examples of curved lines on your worksheet.
Thin lines can appear frail or light Thick lines appear bold, strong or represent anger Well defined lines make the image sharp and clean Lines that fade out seem unfinished or smooth and soft Draw examples of thin and thick lines on your worksheet
Created by positioning a series of points so that the eye connects them.
Draw an implied shape in the space provided on your worksheet.
Let’s review! Actual or Implied? A B C E D
A = Actual B = Implied C = Actual D = Actual E = Implied
Now that you have learned about actual and implied lines, lets look at the last category for lines, psychic line.
No real line is present However a connection is made between two or more points that the eyes follow to create a visual path.
The Fortune Teller by Georges de La Tour
The eyes looking and finger pointing into the distance want us to continue the visual path and look over our right shoulder to see what is there.
Draw an arrow pointing at an object to create a visual path on your worksheet.
During the class time remaining, create an image using actual lines in the space provided. Color your image using colored pencils or markers.