1. Types of lines used in pencil sketching and effects.
Two types of lines : Straight line, curved line
A. Straight lines: Directional lines suggest movement or a path of vision and have an idea or feeling
associated with them .
1.Horizontal lines - these are straight lines in lying position and they suggest calmness. . yield to
gravity, create quietnes or serenity
2. Vertical lines - these are straight lines in upward position and they suggest height and power.
Vertical lines are awake, alert, defy gravity, rigid, firm, stable, strong
3. Zigzag lines - these are straight lines, too. They suggest disorderliness and trouble.
4. Slanting lines - these are straight lines that give the feeling of action or motion. Diagonal lines
appear undecided, unstable, busy, active,dynamic, restless, dramatic, sporty, lengthening, and reduce
horizontal or vertical shapes.
B. Curved Lines - lines that suggest meanings like motion and feelings.
1. Wavy lines - these lines suggest gracefulness or continuity.
2. Spiral - these are curved lines that suggest action and motion.
3. Concave - a line curved inward.
4. Convex - a line curved outward.
2 . Types of drawing
There are mainly two types of drawing based on techniques. a. Traditional Drawing: expressive
drawing.(Free Hand) and b. Technical Drawing: precise communication with one intended
meaning.(Drafting)
Types of drawing
Outline.
Outline describes the outer boundary of a two-dimensional shape. A sketch depicting the outer edges
, of a person or object, without interior details or shading.
Contour Line. Contour is the use of line to define the edge of an object and emphasize the volume or
mass of the form. Contour lines are lines that form the outline of a visible shape. They describe the
outermost edges of any given shape and display any dramatic change of plane.
Gestural lines
Gestural lines are quick marks that capture the impression of a pose or movement. A gestural line
defines the dynamic spirit, feeling, or attitude illustrated by a particular pose or motion.
Implied lines
Implied lines are suggested or broken lines that are completed with your imagination through
the concept of closure(Gestalt theory). An arrow is used to suggest a direction or path for the eye to
follow. An implied line is a line the viewer imagines or completes a picture with, but that is not, in
actuality, present.
Two types of lines : Straight line, curved line
A. Straight lines: Directional lines suggest movement or a path of vision and have an idea or feeling
associated with them .
1.Horizontal lines - these are straight lines in lying position and they suggest calmness. . yield to
gravity, create quietnes or serenity
2. Vertical lines - these are straight lines in upward position and they suggest height and power.
Vertical lines are awake, alert, defy gravity, rigid, firm, stable, strong
3. Zigzag lines - these are straight lines, too. They suggest disorderliness and trouble.
4. Slanting lines - these are straight lines that give the feeling of action or motion. Diagonal lines
appear undecided, unstable, busy, active,dynamic, restless, dramatic, sporty, lengthening, and reduce
horizontal or vertical shapes.
B. Curved Lines - lines that suggest meanings like motion and feelings.
1. Wavy lines - these lines suggest gracefulness or continuity.
2. Spiral - these are curved lines that suggest action and motion.
3. Concave - a line curved inward.
4. Convex - a line curved outward.
2 . Types of drawing
There are mainly two types of drawing based on techniques. a. Traditional Drawing: expressive
drawing.(Free Hand) and b. Technical Drawing: precise communication with one intended
meaning.(Drafting)
Types of drawing
Outline.
Outline describes the outer boundary of a two-dimensional shape. A sketch depicting the outer edges
, of a person or object, without interior details or shading.
Contour Line. Contour is the use of line to define the edge of an object and emphasize the volume or
mass of the form. Contour lines are lines that form the outline of a visible shape. They describe the
outermost edges of any given shape and display any dramatic change of plane.
Gestural lines
Gestural lines are quick marks that capture the impression of a pose or movement. A gestural line
defines the dynamic spirit, feeling, or attitude illustrated by a particular pose or motion.
Implied lines
Implied lines are suggested or broken lines that are completed with your imagination through
the concept of closure(Gestalt theory). An arrow is used to suggest a direction or path for the eye to
follow. An implied line is a line the viewer imagines or completes a picture with, but that is not, in
actuality, present.
