1. Contour Lines Contour: the outline of a shape or form – 19 th Century Drawing by Kasushika Hokusai

2. Contour lines One of the first things we draw Our brains are “programmed” to see edges and lines: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nwpU7G FYe8&feature=related

3. Contour Lines Contour lines can be outside or inside an object and help define the shape.

4. Contour lines Help an object look more realistic.

5. Drawing with contour lines First trace the outside.

6. Drawing with contour lines Then add the inside lines.

7. Contour lines show depth. Cartographers (map drawers) use contour lines to show elevation.

8. Blind contour drawings A technique sometimes used by artists that gets interesting and unexpected results.

9. Examples of contour lines Henrich Kley, 1923

10. Examples of contour lines: Calder