Line is often the first element of design that is taught in a basic art course. I love line whether it is simple and clear like the flower drawings of Ellsworth Kelly or the figure drawing by Matisse. (Do a google image search of the underlined terms and see if you agree)
Yet, I am also moved by the scribbles of Cy Twombly or some of the drip paintings of Jackson Pollock or the bold black brush strokes of Franz Kline.
- We all use line everyday in writing.
- We are familiar with it.
- Very few materials are needed
- Line can direct the viewer
- It can guide you through a piece
- It can connect elements of the piece
How do you feel about line? Love it? Or leave it?
Have you ever:
- done gesture drawings of a live model?
- contour drawings of every day objects?
- made thick bold expressive marks with black paint?
Notice how you already use line in your art making. See if there is a technique or approach or style that you would like to play with.
Enjoy!
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