- Line defined as a point with a direction in motion which can tell edges of a shape and the artist hand/point
- Lines convey mood and feeling
- Contour Drawing – outlines that refer to edge of a shape
- Cross Contour – defines a form
- Gesture – capturing the moment of subject which involves quick lines
- Inherent Lines – tied to geometry and the line presence is recognized
- Implied Line – when a line makes the eye notice clearly
- Psychic Line – line that follows a figure and relates to human connection
- Variety and Emphasis – putting adjectives like thin ans smooth before line to show possibilities
- Mood and Motion – changing a lines features rather then shape or form
- Dark and Light – change value
- Lost and Found Contour – when there is a sharp visibility that blends into darkness