Line & Shape
What is a continuous mark made by a tool such as a pencil?
Line
What is value in art?
How light or dark something appears.
What is a contour drawing?
A careful drawing that focuses on outlines and edges.
What is space in a drawing?
The area around, between, and within objects.
What tool helps lighten pencil marks or highlights?
Kneaded eraser.
What is a flat, enclosed area created by lines or edges called?
Shape
What is shading used to show?
Depth, form, and light direction.
What is a blind contour drawing?
Drawing the outline of a subject without looking at your paper.
What is the focal point?
The main area of interest that draws the viewer’s eye.
What tool helps smooth graphite or blend shading?
Blending stump/tortillon or finger (carefully).
What is an action line used for?
To show the main movement or pose of a figure.
What are the three main pencil shading techniques?
Hatching, Cross-Hatching, and Stippling.
What skill does contour drawing help improve most?
Observation and hand-eye coordination.
What technique can show depth in a drawing?
Overlapping, placement, or perspective.
What are thumbnails used for in drawing?
Small sketches to plan out composition and ideas.
What’s the difference between geometric and organic shapes?
Geometric = man-made (square, circle); Organic = natural/free-form.
What is the purpose of a value scale?
To show a full range from light to dark.
Why do artists draw slowly during contour drawing?
To train the eye to carefully observe details.
How can you make a composition feel balanced?
By spreading visual weight evenly using shape, value, and space.
What is the purpose of grid drawing?
To enlarge or accurately copy an image using measured sections.
How can artists use line to show movement or emotion?
By varying line thickness, direction, and rhythm.
How can you make a sphere look 3D using value?
By blending from light to dark and adding a shadow.
What is the difference between gesture drawing and contour drawing?
Gesture = quick movement lines; Contour = detailed outlines.
What does it mean to fill the page effectively?
To use space intentionally so the artwork feels complete.
When drawing, why should you sketch lightly first?
To make corrections easily and improve proportions.