What are Contour Drawings Contour lines describe 3

What are Contour Drawings? Contour lines describe 3 -D form, moving into and across an object to indicate volume. ◦ An outline only follows outer boundaries Take concentration Careful observation Coordinated movement of the eye/hand

Characteristics of Contour Drawings… Slow, careful observation Smooth, Not No continuous line sketchy Value You may vary line weight to add interest

How interesting can a drawing be if every line is the same? Line Quality: describes the appearance of the line. ◦ Squiggly, dashed, dotted, sketchy, smooth, solid, etc. Line Weight: indicates volume and can create a sense of depth. ◦ It is created by increasing or decreasing pressure with your pencil making your lines more thick or thin.

3 Types of Contour Drawings: 1. Blind Contour 2. Modified Contour 3. Cross Contour

Blind Contour • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=FKHVqb. M_x. LU • A contour drawing where the artist is not allowed to look at their paper or lift their pencil while drawing.

Modified Contour

Modified Contour • A contour drawing is a line drawing where the artist is allowed to look at their paper while drawing.

Cross Contour • Drawing lines around across the contour drawing to indicate volume. Imagine the object being wrapped with string or ribbon.