Creating Line Art Drawings -
Contour Drawing Video
Creating Line Art Drawings - For tips on how to draw contour lines watch the Contour Drawing Video. (3.5 minutes)
Things to remember: - draw slowly and deliberately NOT sketchy
- contour line drawings are made up of only lines, NO shading
- lines should follow the contours of your still life object(s)
- For added interest you can modify the thickness of the line - darker lines for major lines, lighter lines for soft implied edges
- For an extra challenge use a fine tip marker instead of a pencil
- Contour drawing is a great way to practice and improve your drawing technique whether you are a beginner or already a skilled artist
*Anything that has texture
such as hair should be
grouped together when
creating a contour drawing.
This means all drawn lines
should define the contours
of the object instead of
trying to simulate texture.Use a lighter line to outline
highlights and shadows -
this will help define where
surfaces curve, bend or
change in value and/or color.
Return to the Contour Drawing instruction page for more examples:
Contour Line Art Drawings
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