Lines & Curves- Handout

LINES & CURVES LESSON 1 His studio was started in 1990 under his guiding philosophy -” All that we were more.” Tarun Tahiliani’s brand creates the ultimate “Indian Modern” picture that combines contemporary with the Indian traditions of draped form and techniquesPHOTOGRAPH COURTESY: POMY ISSAR DESIGNER: TARUN TAHILIANI www.hamstechonline.com

LINES & CURVES This topic deals with step by step guidance in drawing free hand lines and curves without using a ruler. This will result in interpreting ideas with beautiful designs and motifs. Learners will be able to draw lines and curves freehand and get acquainted with the basics of illustration OBJECTIVES By the end of this session you will be able to - Draw lines without using a scale - Sketch curved lines freehand - Interpret curved lines creativelyILLUSTRATION: HAMSTECH STUDENTS There’s nothing you can draw without drawing lines and curves www.hamstechonline.com

Sketch Book MATERIAL REQUIRED Eraser Pencil Sharpener A basic hand stroke is all about drawing lines and curves without using a scale. When you try to draw any form without using lines or curves you realise that no object can be drawn without a line or a curve. Horizontal, vertical, diagonal and zigzag lines are used in interpreting ideas in the form of a design. Practice of free hand strokes enhances wrist movements while illustrating and also boosts the level of confidence in sketching. Though this may sound very simple and not worth practicing, going forward you will realize this skill to be of great use. Ease with freehand lines and curves come very handy while explaining a design to the client with a quick sketch. Basic hand strokes are of two types: Lines CurvesILLUSTRATION : SHILPA SINGH Master your basic hand strokes to create fabulous designs www.hamstechonline.com

ILLUSTRATIONS : HAMSTECH STUDENTS Methods & directions for drawing freehand lines It requires practice to master the art of drawing straight lines without using a ruler, hence fill at least a couple of pages with lines of your choice. If you have difficulty in drawing, begin with marking dots or hyphens at equal intervals and connect them to form lines. Geometrical use of simple strokes as seen in the illustrations above Methods & directions for drawing curves Draw curves in different directions and in continuous wave form as well. It is important to draw a curve or lines at one go without lifting the pencil in order to maintain continuity. Notice that a gradual ease develops in your wrist movements while sketching after a thorough practice of curves. >> Students’ Work ASSIGNMENT Draw lines and curves in a creative motif on an A3 sheet. www.hamstechonline.com

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY: POMY ISSAR DESIGNER: TARUN TAHILIANI Known for mixing modern tailoring with Indian craft, a Tarun Tahiliani outfit gives an edge to the modern consumer. His designs are exuberant and richly detailed and has structured drapes. www.hamstechonline.com