1. LINE The elements of art

2. What is a Line?

3. In terms of art, a line is a moving dot.

4. Line can convey movement.

5. Line can show you where an object ends.

6. Line can show you the impression of form.

7. Line quality is the thickness or thinness of a line.

8. By varying the line quality, an artist can give the impression of form.

9. Hatching and cross-hatching are ways line can be used to indicate value and form.

10. A Contour line drawing is a drawing of the outlines of an object.

11. A Cross- Contour line drawing can show form and value.

12. Line Exercises 1. Draw as many different kinds of lines as you can on your paper 2. Blind Contour line drawing 3. Contour line drawing 4. Thicken some of the lines to enhance line quality 5. Cross contour lines showing form 6. Cross Contour lines showing value and a light source

13. Project One Line

14. Cross Contour Line Drawing- Hints and Tips  Decide on a good subject  With a pencil, outline your drawing lightly  Sketch cross-contour lines lightly  Go over your drawing in ink  Erase pencil lines last

15. RJR Student work