What is Contour Line?

A line that follows the outer edge or internal shape of an object. Contour drawing focuses on seeing and describing form with line instead of heavy shading.

Styles That Use Contour Line

Single Line Minimalism Art Style example

Single Line Minimalism Art Style

Line Art Icon Design example

Line Art Icon Design

Minimalist Line Portrait Style example

Minimalist Line Portrait Style

Hand-Drawn Icon Design example

Hand-Drawn Icon Design

More Terms

Cel Shading Impasto Alla Prima Chiaroscuro Sfumato Foreshortening One-Point Perspective Two-Point Perspective Vanishing Point Isometric Drawing Orthographic Projection Silhouette