Contour Drawing

An identifiable path of a point moving in space. It

can vary in width, direction, and length.

Contour Line

A contour is the line which defines a form or edge - an outline.

Line Weight

Line weight is a term that describes the relative 'weight' - strength, heaviness, or darkness - of the line against the background or support.

Why Use Line

Weight?

Which is More Interesting?

Which one shows depth of Space the best?

Continuous LineA continuous line drawing is a type of drawing that includes continuous contact with the surface of a picture plane that makes enclosed forms and shapes.

This involves looking only

atYour subject

while drawingAnd not

your paper.

This is also called

Observation Drawing

Your Turn!