~Lines~9 March 2011

Mika Lee

What are these?Line is one of the most basic elements

in art & design. One can create so many kinds of lines just by

drawing.

You get many types of lines such as vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, zig-zag and jagged lines. They all suggest different things and feelings.

Most artists and designers today use lines which represent themselves.

Geometrical lines

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.

Jagged Lines

Jagged lines suggest uncertainty or anger.

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.

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.

Vertical Lines

These lines give off a sense of masculinity and height.

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.

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.

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.

Contour Lines

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

Irregular Lines

These lines may give the viewer a feeling of negativity.

Gesture Lines

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

Cross-hatching lines

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

Short lines

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

Circular lines

These give off a feeling of perfection and completeness.

Implied lines

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

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