1. Line is a mark made by a pointed tool that has length and width, but its width is very small compared to its length.

2. Lines can be expressive and suggestive because of their endless variety.

3. Variety in the thickness of lines creates surface interest.

4. A Contour Line Drawing outlines the object which shows detail and can use both thick and thin lines. The line is smooth with no shading.

5. Contour drawing is an extremely carefully observed outline drawing.

6. Contour drawings enables the artist to develop the illusion of volume through space and line.

7. Contour drawing helps define and explore edges through lines and locates one object in relationship to another.

8. The use of the word contour suggests that more emphasis is given to rendering mass and volume than in an outline drawing.

9. Contour Line