Contour Line Drawing
1. Begin by creating a proportionate sketch of your object. Use the example below as a guide.
a. Draw light until you get it right!
b. “Block” out the shapes of the objects
c. Add the defining features (such as the veins in the leaves below)
d. Create the contour line by drawing smooth continuous edges.
Step 1: Create a rough sketch to
determine correct proportions
Step 2: Define the shapes and
add important features
Step 3: Complete the edges
with smooth lines to clearly
show contours
Weighted Contour Line Drawing
2. Add weighted lines to improve the form (3-D) quality of your object
Example of a
contour line
drawing
This artwork will be assessed for:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Correct Proportions
Weighted lines to reinforce form
Craftsmanship (minimal erase marks, smooth lines)
Composition (fill the entire 12 X 18 paper)
Example of a
contour line
drawing using
weighted lines