1. Elements of Art
LINE

2. What defines a LINE?
A line connects two points and can go on forever. It is made by a pointed tool such as a pen, crayon, marker, paint brush, etc.
It can create shapes, texture, and variety in art depending on how it is used.
It can also create a sense of depth depending on how thick or thin you make them.

3. What is the difference between real and implied lines?
Real lines are the ones that we draw and the ones that are the most known.
Implied lines are created through the sense of the line being there. Ex: color, value, dotted

4. REAL
IMPLIED

5. How can a simple line create a sense of depth?
LINES have different thicknesses that artists call their weight. Thick lines are heavy and thin line are light.
-Heavily Weighted Lines = objects coming forward.
-Lightly Weighted Lines = object receding (going back).

6. Here the peacock’s body has a heavily weighted line (drawn darker) and the feathers are drawn lighter so they seem to recede.

7. Assignment: Measuring worksheet
Draw the mug from observation paying attention to:
the perspective of the handle
the perspective of the ellipse
Use of weighted lines to give a sense of depth
PROPORTION!!!!!

8. Assignment:
Draw the following from observation paying attention to details and proportion:
Blind contour line drawing -hand
Hand
Cup
Fruit
Object of choice

9. Emotional lines? What’s that!
All lines have a sense of emotion or convey a feeling:

10. Emotional Line Design Vertical Spiral Horizontal Parallel Diagonal
ZigZag

11. Vertical Lines Create a sense of growth or height
In fashion vertical lines create a long and lean silhouette

12. Horizontal Lines Create a sense of relaxation
Stagnant to the eye and sometimes boring

13. Diagonal Lines Create a sense of Tension with the edges of the paper
Exciting!!

14. Spiral Lines Create a sense of infinity/never ending movement
Feminine and graceful s-curves

15. Parallel Lines
Create a sense of
excitement
Fast moving eye

16. Zig-Zag Lines
Create a sense of
chaos
Fast moving eye

17. Emotional Line Design What kind of lines are being used?
Diagonal: creates a sense of tension and excitement
Spiral: creates a sense of infinity

18. Emotional Line Design What kind of lines are being used?
Vertical: creates a sense of sturdiness and strength
Horizontal: creates a sense of rest/relaxation
Parallel: creates a sense if speed