Line Drawing

Line drawing is an art form that focuses on straight lines and contours without shading. In most line drawings, the artist creates an entire image without picking their instrument up from the surface. Line drawing may teach the importance of angles and curves without emphasizing detail or realism. Line drawing is incredibly versatile because it can be used to create various images, from abstract sketches to highly realistic portraits. The artist can also work in several other mediums, including pen, pencil, charcoal, and pastel.

Line drawings are ideal for both novices and experienced artists alike because they can be done quickly and with minimal materials. Line drawings are also an excellent way for artists to practice their skills as they learn how to draw more complex objects. Artists who struggle with details may find relief in creating line drawings. The earliest known line drawings were made with a single stone tool, the chisel. This tool is helpful for creating straight, thick lines and is often used to develop cross-hatching, which is the technique of drawing parallel lines close together. The first known cross-hatchlings were found in caves in France and Germany and over 20,000 years. Steps to create line drawing: To create a line drawing, begin by picking the style of line you want to use. Some artists like to work with thick lines with a lot of friction on the paper, while others work with thin lines that look like a pencil or pen drew them. After establishing the type of line you want to use, sketch out your composition using it. Some artists will use color within their black-and-white pieces to help differentiate different sections within the drawing and make them stand out more.