How Can a Simple Line Tell a Whole Story?

A line is just a path from one point to another. When you draw a straight line, it might look simple, but if you curve it or make it wavy, it can feel exciting or sad. Artists use different lines to show how people move or what they're feeling. Like when you see a drawing with long, flowing lines, it makes you think of something moving smoothly, like wind or water.

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Examples

  1. A child drawing a wavy line could be showing a happy smile
  2. A long straight line might look like a road stretching into the distance
  3. Broken lines could show steps someone is taking on sand

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