Publication Magazine Volume 2 Art And Soul | Page 11

A balance of straight and curved lines
brings a drawing to life
Different shapes can communicate a
unique character
Shape language
Straights vs curves
The contrast between straight lines and curved
lines is an essential design element. A sketch
made up of straight lines would feel too tense,
while a drawing using mostly curved lines would
lack structure.
Curves are generally used to suggest the more
fleshy part of the figure, whereas s