LINE: A CONTINUOUS MARKAlso known as a dot that went for a walk.

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

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.

3 CATEGORIES OF LINE

Actual Implied Psychic

ACTUAL LINE

The physical line which can vary greatly in weight, character and design.

Let’s take a closer look at actual lines.

STRAIGHT LINES

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.

CURVED LINES

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.

THICK AND THIN LINES

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

IMPLIED LINE Created by positioning a series of

points so that the eye connects them.

OTHER IMPLIED LINE EXAMPLES

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

Let’s review! Actual or Implied?

A B

CE

D

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

A = Actual B = Implied C = Actual D = Actual E = Implied

READY TO MOVE ON?

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

PSYCHIC LINE

No real line is present

However a connection is made between two or more points that the eyes follow to create a visual path.

The Fortune Teller by Georges de La Tour

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.

NOW IT IS YOUR TURN

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

THE 3 CATEGORIES FOR LINES ARE ACTUAL, IMPLIED AND PSYCHIC

SHOW YOUR WORK During the class time remaining, create an

image using actual lines in the space provided. Color your image using colored pencils or markers.