Drawing with Contour Lines

Drawing with Contour Lines

10th Grade · Art · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can create a contour line drawing of an object, focusing on accurate representation of its edges and surface details.

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    A contour drawing involves using your pencil to follow the edges on the object you're observing, including both outer and inner edges.

  • 2

    Unlike an outline, a contour considers that the form extends beyond the perceived edge, and cross contours follow the shape of an object, even if they are not visible edges.

  • 3

    In blind contour drawing, you draw without looking at your paper, which helps you switch into a pure drawing mode, using responsive and intuitive processes rather than logical analysis.