1. Also known as a dot that went for a walk.

2.  Line defines shape and form. For example, look at this outline map.

3.  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.

6.  Actual  Implied  Psychic

7.  The physical line which can vary greatly in weight, character and design.  Let’s take a closer look at actual lines.

8.  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.

15.  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.

19.  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

24.  Created by positioning a series of points so that the eye connects them.

25.  Draw an implied shape in the space provided on your worksheet.

26.  Let’s review! Actual or Implied? A B C E D

27.  A = Actual  B = Implied  C = Actual  D = Actual  E = Implied

28.  Now that you have learned about actual and implied lines, lets look at the last category for lines, psychic line.

29.  No real line is present  However a connection is made between two or more points that the eyes follow to create a visual path.

30.  The Fortune Teller by Georges de La Tour

31.  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.

32.  Draw an arrow pointing at an object to create a visual path on your worksheet.

34.  During the class time remaining, create an image using actual lines in the space provided. Color your image using colored pencils or markers.