Straight, Angular Lines are So Powerful in Art!

"Straight, angular lines bring structure, strength, and stability to designs, 
while curved lines can generate movement and grace."

 Ultimately, we want our designs to contain beauty
 and meaning.This is not easily done, because there 
 is so much to consider. And since lines are one of 
 the elements of design, we never want to overlook 
 how lines can enhance or detract from our work.

 Most importantly,linescan improve the tone and 
 quality of designs.  In the way we use lines, we 
 can bring our own unique, yet different signatures 
 into our artistic expressions. In nature and in most 
designs, we see a variety of lines that range from short to long, thick to 
thin, smooth to jagged, and curved to straight.Straight, angular lines bring structure, strength, and stability to designs, while curved lines can generate movement and grace.How do lines bring meaning when the shapes are abstract? When you look 
at the lines in the "The Black and White Abstract Composition" (upper left
image found inside the text area), what beauty or meaning does it bring to
you? There are no right or wrong answers to this, and I have to say, I'm not completely sure myself--and I designed it! But hopefully, you will agree with me when I express, if straight, angular lines were all I had chosen to use, would the design be as interesting or playful?

As we continue to raise our awareness for the creative arts, we need to
remember the importance of lines and be mindful of how lines are used in
nature. Some palm tree leaves have straight folds in them, yet the shape 
of the leaves are circular. Pine trees have straight needle-like leaves, 
yet the trees themselves and the pine cones predominately have curved 
lines in them. Notice how vehicles are designed, if the lines are too straight
on the body styles, the lines are not as pleasing to our eyes. 
Even landscapes are visually more appealing when curves are incorporated.
Indeed, lines are one of the elements of design; but we need to be cautious
in how we use them!