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Fluidity of Line


Batman by: Greg Capullo

The angles and depth of this picture shows how the structures of lines can set a tone. I like the lines on the trains and in the shadow.

(Greg Capullo is one of my favorite comic book illustrators)

The Flash
 This picture is a great example of the fluidity of line because the lines in this particular picture are so unified; thats what makes it so lively without them it would appear motionless or frozen. Also a good example if fashion.


Apple Macintosh
“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” ~ Hans Hofmann

enough said

(Example of product design)

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