LINE
Last Friday we began discussing the characteristics of Line . The first drawings explored the various types of lines and different ways of strengthening their character. Notice how the intensity and power of the lines increases as they move down the column. We also discussed the influence of the format. In Breen's drawing the rectilinear formats are passive whereas the circular or tondo format has altered the direction of the lines. In Heather's drawing the tondo format has zoomed in or magnified the lines suggesting that each individual line is composed of multiple lines. Breen Bruder Heather Quillen Next we focused on three specific types of lines: straight, curved and angular. The last column was a combination of the three types. The second group of drawings were much more dynamic. Again the intensity and strength of the lines increased while becoming more animated when the lines were multiplied or "accented." Notice the shift in weight too when the negative areas...