The Art of the Line in Drawing

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title
3. Contents
4. Preface
5. My Portfolio
6. Line Art
   1. Definition and Origins
   2. Lexicon
   3. Acquired Skills
7. Materials
   1. Pens for Mark-Making
   2. Tools for Fine Lines
   3. Tools for Brushed Lines
   4. Tools for Colored Lines
   5. Types of Paper
   6. Additional Tools
8. Getting Started
   1. Setting up Your Workspace
   2. Choosing Your Subject
   3. Creative Pauses
      1. Inspiration at the Museum
      2. Inspiration on the Streets
      3. Inspiration from Feelings
      4. Inspiration from Your Imagination
      5. Where to Practice
9. Drawing Lessons
   1. A Woman’s Silhouette
   2. Creative Pause: Thinking Outside the Box
   3. Women
   4. Creative Pause: Same Pose, Different Shapes
   5. A Woman’s Portrait
   6. A Man’s Silhouette
   7. Men
   8. A Man’s Portrait
   9. Hands
   10. Legs and Feet
   11. Flowers
   12. Still Lifes
   13. Landscapes
   14. Cats
   15. Horses
   16. Swans
   17. Objects
   18. Interior (Using One Color)
   19. Interior (Using Two Colors)
   20. Houses
   21. Creative Pauses
       1. Looking at What You’ve Made
       2. Choosing the Final Piece
       3. Showcasing Your Artwork
10. Acknowledgments
11. About the Author
12. Index
13. Dedication
14. Copyright