Line

What is Line?
A line connects two points. Lines come in every shape and size. They are one way to define space and shape and they can give the illusion of dimension.
The element of line can be used as:
texture
to define space
to emphasize
to set a mood
to create motion or movement
as illusion or perspective

There are 4 types of line: diagonal, horizontal, curvilinear and vertical. All lines are dynamic or static.
Diagonal lines are dynamic and the most dynamic in terms of movement.
Horizontal lines are static giving the illusion of stability.
Vertical lines are both
Diagonal and curved lines are both dynamic.

Lines can:
define
enclose
connect
dissect

Lines can be:
point in motion
series of adjacent points
a connection between points
an implied connection between points.

The principal of unequal spacing involves placing an element on a page from its point to the edges of the page that is unequal distance to the horizontal and vertical position on the page.

This applies to points of interest in your composition. You might also call these the dominant areas of the composition.
Varied measurements around the points of interest tend to heighten visual interest. Therefore variety in spacing, just as in life, is important when it comes to placing elements on a page. Visual variety allows the eye to play.
Use the principal of unequal spacing to add variety to spacing your lines or any element in a composition. Therefore one must develop an active awareness of spacing between objects.

An artist must be aware of the edge of the page in the composition as well as spacial relationships within the page.
Draw a line on a piece of paper. How many lines do you see?

Lines are used to create harmony through rhythm, repetition, pattern and closure.
Lines are used to create variety by their visual difference.
Lines create balance in a composition by symmetry, asymmetry and radial symmetry.
Question for the week:

How do lines create closure in a composition?