Elements of Art: LINE, Art Fundamentals for Self-Taught Artists

[@artprof]

Watch our video on The Elements of Art: Shape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_IdYeVr5l2aKc

[@joe_now_here_]

I am in awe of how bright, well-spoken and humble you guys are. Such interesting insights you share on this channel. I am grateful for these wonderful teachers/artists.

[@artprof]

We're so happy to be here, and to help! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@KweenTAC]

I was recently introduced to the work of Frank Auerbach. I'm particularly drawn to his charcoal pieces. He is a great example of messy lines used intentionally. "I want everything in the painting to work, that is, every force, every plane, every direction to relate to every other direction in the painting - so there’s no paradiddle or blot somewhere. I feel very strongly that if a painting is going to work, it has to work before you have a chance to read it." ~Frank Auerbach This video has helped me think about how I can use line intentionally in my own work. Thank you 🙏🏾🥰

[@artprof]

What a great quote! Thank you so much for sharing, we're glad you enjoyed the video :) If you liked this one, you might also enjoy this Elements of Art video about shape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_IdYeVr5l2aKc - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@nikolettat8023]

This is great! You are exposing us to all those wonderful and diverse artists! I wouldn't be aware of their work if it wasn't for you! Thank you!

[@artprof]

Thank you so much for watching, we're always glad to help! If you're interested in watching another Elements of Art video, here's one about shape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_IdYeVr5l2aKc feel free to check it out :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@lisah336]

I could watch this vid several times. So many good examples and interesting thoughts on line. The live stream comments were also thoughtful.

[@artprof]

We're glad you enjoyed it! Here's another elements of art video about shape, feel free to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_IdYeVr5l2aKc - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@julianapegas2043]

This series is great so far! ❤️

[@zacharyhorvath3615]

So happy that Beardsley was brought up; he’s my favorite artist that everyone seems to hate. I feel like mentioning Bernie Wrightson would have been a great example of a more or less contemporary illustrator who uses lines as indications of texture and form-especially his illustration of Frankenstein, but maybe that would have been too obvious. I had drawn in pen almost exclusively for a decade, but kind of ran into a wall where I felt I wasn’t getting better. I started an apprenticeship at a tattoo shop, and my mentor had me switch to graphite, and it opened up a whole new world for me as I learned to manipulate depth, define form, achieve balance etc. However, learning techniques about depth really improved my understanding of line weight, where I define the thickness depending on where the form is in space relative to the viewer (I.E. a foreshortened arm and hand reaching forward would have the thickest lines around the fingers, and I would then taper the outline as it receded back into the arm and body). I view it kind of like shadows in a composition, where generally there will be the most contrast, highlights and dark-darks in the focal point (where you pull out the 8B and some white ink), and then making sure that the background or foreground never get quite as dark or as light as the values in the mid-ground (assuming that’s where the focus is). Basically, just thinking in terms of 3-D space, and applying that method to line work.

[@artprof]

That's a really great way of putting it! Thank you so much for sharing. Using line alone can make for some beautiful pieces, but when you also consider larger forms, depth, etc., it adds a whole new dynamic :) Here's another Elements of Art video about shapes, feel free to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_IdYeVr5l2aKc - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@katarynek]

Great series! It would be so nice also to hear you guys talk more about line in painting.

[@artprof]

That's a great suggestion, thank you so much for watching! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@riverriverchang5487]

thank you professor Lieu🥰 i love this art elements series

[@artprof]

Glad you enjoy it! If you're interested, here's another Elements of Art video about shape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_IdYeVr5l2aKc feel free to check it out :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@haidyyousif2125]

Big Thank you for your informative & inspiring content. I learn much

[@artprof]

Happy to help, thank you! Here's the whole Elements of Art playlist if you want to watch more: kzbin.info/aero/PLvt8_pMl6ywmcOhMATD05F3Br-AyB60Qz -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@Jaszleemin]

Hello, what video conferencing did you use? Amazing video btw! Will watch it.

[@artprof]

We use Streamyard, it's GREAT! You can sign up for Streamyard here: streamyard.com?fpr=artprof (affiliate link) -Prof Lieu

[@Jaszleemin]

@@artprof Thank you, Prof Lieu. For the video call is it zoom or meet used?

[@artprof]

Streamyard is totally self-contained, I don't even have to open KZbin. Plus unlike Zoom and Google Meet, it's made specifically for live streaming, they have videos that explain their features on YT. -Prof Lieu

[@Jaszleemin]

@@artprof Oh!!! That is very cool to hear. I agree it very hectic to do livestream and open KZbin and other live stream broadcasting software. Thank you for clarifying it tome Prof Lieu! Stay safe and healthy! ❤️ Looking forward to your contents! They are educational unlike my profs in college. 😂

[@umairshah1635]

Unlimited love from Pakistan

[@lindakopec7036]

I watched a video on Beardsley yesterday. The narrator said that examination of his lines showed that some were made with pen and some were made with brush.

[@artprof]

Oh, interesting! Thanks for sharing :) If you'd like to watch another Elements of Art video, here's one we have about shape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_IdYeVr5l2aKc Feel free to check it out! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@lindakopec7036]

@@artprof Thank you. I try to catch your videos after they are posted if I cannot catch them live.

[@bambooasak7343]

Could you tell me the artist of the picture in the thumbnail?

[@artprof]

Al Hirschfeld! -Prof Lieu

[@bambooasak7343]

@@artprof thank you so much! !

[@ansika_art]

O god it's so overwhelming finding out about a new art type everyday but is it important for me to this type of line work really like can't I skip it coz it seems very hard

[@artprof]

Every work of art contains some mixed proportion of the fundamentals, but that doesn't mean you have to make masterful line art drawings, it's just helpful to know how line functions in a work of art. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@ansika_art]

@@artprof thank you very much this is the place I can turn to whenever have any questions or doubt 😊 I'm very glad I found your chanel ☺

[@ForestBeans]

'No lines in nature' seems like something I don't understand. What about the cobweb lines and the dark of moon shadows. All that exists?

[@artprof]

For sure! I think they were mainly talking about big forms and natural shapes, not so much "flat lines" you'd see in tv animation :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@ashleybrock5228]

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