Line

Line is a point set in motion that has multi-purposes. Line can show shape, form, variety, emphasis, it can set a mood or feeling.

"Implied Line by ~chalice29 on DeviantART." Implied Line by ~chalice29 on DeviantART. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013.

Implied Lines- are a set of lines or points that the eye tends to automatically connect (connect the dots).

Above is a dancer, even though only some of her body is drawn you can easily vision what the rest of the dancer looks like by visually connecting the lines.



"Amazing Graphics By Vladimir Shorokhova." Bigpicturein RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013.

Contour Lines- can be the outline or outside edge of a form.

In my example of contour lines, you can see that the artist mainly uses lines for the form of the woman, rather than any detail. This is definitley specifically a contour drawing.



Guillory, Rob. "Chew (comics)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 17 Jan. 2013. Web. 17 Jan. 2013.

There are two psychic lines in the comic cover art above, 1. The man making eye contact towards viewer and 2. The gun pointing towards the viewer.

Psychic Lines- a mental connection between two points or elements. (ex. two people making eye contact with one another.)

Zebra byGibson, Andrew. "Design Principles And Elements: Lines In Graphic Design." Delta Designz. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013.

Gesture Lines- "free spirit" lines, shows movement or motion.

The lines in the photograph move with the body and the position of his pose all emphasizing the movement in "Zebra".