Contour Line Hand Drawings

You will be learning about different types of lines throughout this project. We will be contour drawing our hands. Check out a collection of artwork involving hands! Enjoy

Hands!

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Vocabulary Terms

Blind Contour Line
A drawing where the artist does not look at the paper during drawing until they are done.
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Continuous Contour Line
A drawing created by one line. An artist does not pick up their pen/pencil until the drawing is finished. If they do pick up their pen/pencil for a break, they start from where they left off.
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Contour Line
lines that show dramatic change in the surface of an object
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Outline
A line that is the outermost edge of an object

Principles of Design

The principles of Design are very important in our class. These items can enhance your artwork by knowing how to use them in your artwork.
The Principles of Design are
Balance
Unity
Movement
Pattern
Proportion
Harmony
Variety
Contrast
Rhythm 
Repetition

​In our class we will refer to them as BUMPPYY CRR

Learn the BUMPPY CRR song 

Created by one of my former students!

BUMPPY CRR SONG

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Examples of Different Contour Line Drawings

Student Examples