The Art of the Line in Drawing

The Art of the Line in Drawing is a step-by-step introduction to the art of creating elegantly simple line drawings.

Preface
My Portfolio
L I N E A R T
Definition and Origins
Lexicon
Acquired Skills
MATERIALS
Pens for Mark-Making
Tools for Fine Lines
Tools for Brushed Lines
Tools for Colored Lines
Types of Paper
Additional Tools
GETTING STARTED
Setting up Your Workspace
Choosing Your Subject
Creative Pauses
Inspiration at the Museum
Inspiration on the Streets
Inspiration from Feelings
Inspiration from Your Imagination
Where to Practice
DRAWING LESSONS
A Woman’ s Silhouette
Creative Pause: Thinking Outside the Box
Women
Creative Pause: Same Pose, Different Shapes
A Woman’ s Portrait
A Man’ s Silhouette
Men
A Man’ s Portrait
Hands
Legs and Feet
Flowers
Still Lifes
Landscapes
Cats
Horses
Swans
Objects
Interior (Using One Color)
Interior (Using Two Colors)
Houses
Creative Pauses
Looking at What You’ ve Made
Choosing the Final Piece
Showcasing Your Artwork
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index