Line

A line is the path of a single point through space or time. If your creation lacks continuity, consider the concept of line.

In a story, the line is the plot. In music, the line is melody. Visually, lines can divide or enclose. They may have varying weights and colors.

A line can have many different qualities, and these qualities can vary as the line progresses. Some possibilities are:

• stability
• energy
• strength
• peace
• smoothness
• roughness
• tension
• uncertainty

Lines can pulse or undulate, they can wash over you in waves. They can ripple or flow, they can be jagged or smooth. They can climb and build, or descend and release. Lines can spiral in on themselves, or outward. Lines can be continuous, or they can start and stop.

Another function of lines is to connect. Many lines can form a network or web of connections.

Lines appear where distinctly different objects meet, such as rooftops meeting the sky. Be aware of the lines that are created unintentionally.

We naturally follow lines to wherever they lead us. That is why lines are painted on the road. Use this to your advantage when you lead your audience to a goal, or simply on an interesting journey.