LINE

The first element of design we will be exploring is LINE. 

Lines can be emotional and expressive. Lines can create deep dark shadows or light whimsical clouds.  Lines can be abstract or realistic. Lines can create very sophisticated drawings like the ones seen below created by German artist, Albrecht Dürer  of the Renaissance period, (1471–1528).

             

Today I would like to practice creating value changes using lines.  In your sketchbook go from a light to a dark value using different to kinds of lines.  Try to create at least 5 different variations of types of lines to create your value changes.  Begin with hatching and cross-hatching first, then 3 more creative examples. 

By the end of the period we will check the progress and talk about the challenges of create value changes using lines.