1. ~Lines~

2. You can make many types of lines
Line is one of the most basic elements in art
You can make many types of lines
Vertical Curved
Horizontal Zig-zag
Diagonal Jagged lines

3. Geometrical lines

4. Curved Lines
Curved lines give off a sense of energy. Soft curves give a softening effect on the composition. Sharp lines, however, may suggest violence or turmoil.

5. Jagged Lines
Jagged lines suggest uncertainty or anger.

6. Zig-Zag Lines
These are diagonal lines that join at points. They give off a feeling of excitement and movement. The change of direction also creates a feeling of confusion. They can imply many things as they break down or ascend up.

7. Horizontal Lines
These lines run from left to right. Horizontal lines are soft and feminine, thus making one feel at peace. In the landscape above, the lines give you a sense of space.

8. These lines give off a sense of masculinity and height.
Vertical Lines
These lines give off a sense of masculinity and height.

9. Thin Lines
These fragile, nimbly lines seem easy to break or push over. On the other hand, thin lines give us a feeling of elegance. They are delicate.

10. Thick Lines
Thick lines appear hard to knock over. They give off a feeling of strength and emphasises nearby elements. These lines are bold and sort of makes a statement on its own.

11. Diagonal Lines
Diagonal lines shows movement. Things that stand in a diagonal position look unstable. In the image above, the diagonal lines conveys a feeling of motion.

12. Contour Lines
A single line used to depict the silhouette of a figure or an object.

13. Irregular Lines
These lines may give the viewer a feeling of negativity.

14. Gesture Lines
These lines are full of energy and are used to depict the movements of a moving figure.

15. Cross-hatching lines
This can be achieved when one creates lines that intersect each other diagonally, vertically or horizontally in order to create shadings.

16. Short lines
Short lines like the ones shown above suggests agitation and hurry.

17. Circular lines
These give off a feeling of perfection and completeness.

18. Implied lines
These lines may not have been drawn in, but they may be easily identified within the composition.

19. ~The End~ Immaculate Muscular Neat Shapely Sturdy Awkward Clumsy Dull
1. Write a list of 20 descriptive words in your art journal and draw a line representing the word.
2. Think of five words not on the list and draw lines representing the word.
Immaculate Muscular
Neat
Shapely
Sturdy Awkward
Clumsy
Dull
~The End~
Agile
Beautiful
Delicate
Elegant
Sharp
Dashing
Wooping Crawling
Blurred
Broken
Curved
Diagonal
Dramatic Humorous Weak
Active