Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Line, Pt. 4






Detail of large drawing, oil and graphite on paper by Jenny Saville

More than any other element of a drawing, the quality of its line has the ability to simplify forms, distort perspective, add rhythm, define and emphasize shapes, focus the eye, deceive it, add spontaneity, create atmosphere, decorate and describe.

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