LINE
Line is the foundation of all drawing. It is the first and most versatile of the visual elements of art. Line in an artwork can be used in many different ways. It can be used to suggest shape, pattern, form, structure, growth, depth, distance, rhythm, movement and a range of emotions.
The psychology of lines...
We can have psychological responses to different types of lines:
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Curved lines can suggest comfort and ease.
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Horizontal lines can suggest distance and calm.
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Vertical lines can suggest height and strength.
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Jagged lines can suggest turmoil and anxiety.
The impact of lines...
The way we draw a line can convey different expressive qualities:
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Freehand lines can express the personal energy and mood of an artist.
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Mechanical lines can express a rigid control.
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Continuous lines can lead the eyes in certain directions.
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Broken lines can express the ephemeral or the insubstantial.
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Thick lines can express strength.
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Thin lines can express delicacy.
