The 5 Types of Lines

Lines are used to draw but they can also fill in spaces in a drawing and add texture.

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Curvy Lines

Curvy lines are fun - they twist and turn and curl in lots of different directions!

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Horizontal Lines

Horizontal Lines go side to side. They can be straight or could zig-zag or curve. If you think about the horizon line (where the sky and ground meet) it will help you remember the word horizontal.

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Vertical Lines

Vertical Lines go up and down. They can be straight or could zig-zag or curve.

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Zig-Zag Lines

Zig-Zag lines are made of a combination of straight diagonal, vertical, and horizontal lines. Just like curvy lines they go in many different directions.

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Diagonal Lines

Diagonal lines are slanted - they look like they are leaning over. They can also be curved or zig-zag a little bit.