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LINE – A path created by a moving point such as a pencil.

LINE is an element of art. Characteristics of lines are:


DIRECTION – Lines can travel in any direction, leading your eye from place to place.
WIDTH – Lines can be thick, thin, thick and thin.
LENGTH – Lines can be long or short.
FOCUS – Lines can be sharp, or blurry.
FEELING – Lines can create different emotions and moods.

Lines can be used in artworks to define edges of objects, create patterns and rhythms, and to create shading.

Some words that describe lines are: zigzag, jagged, playful, smooth, spiral, broken, crosshatched, dotted, wavy, thick, scribbly, bumpy,
fuzzy, long, short, twisted, cracked, crooked, graceful, delicate, bold, heavy, choppy, flowing, soft, sharp, wide, curving, rough, wavy.

DIRECTION WIDTH LENGTH


diagonal horizontal thick light long short
vertical curved thin big
heavy small

FOCUS TEXTURE FEELING


sharp blurry smooth rough confusion happiness
distinct fuzzy bumpy choppy excitement fear

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EXPRESSIVE LINES – Lines that suggest a feeling or mood.

THICK, WIDE LINES SOFT, FUZZY LINES HORIZONTAL LINES


bold fierce peaceful tender calm quiet
strong intense gentle mild restful serene
heavy valiant soothing vague still tranquil

VERTICAL LINES SHALLOW CURVED LINES DEEP CURVED LINES


strong forceful comfort soothing confusion disturbing
firm height safety hopeful agitation changing
powerful mighty relaxing trust turmoil disrupting

JAGGED, ZIGZAG LINES DIAGONAL LINES THIN, DELICATE LINES


anxiety distress energetic vigorous fragile slight
excitement anger motion forceful fine weak
danger agitation active lively tenderness gentle

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LINES IN NATURE – Use lines to draw what you see.

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