line drawing

noun

Definition of line drawingnext
as in charcoal

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Recent Examples of line drawing The second passage, which magically floats from perspective to perspective depicts the group’s freewheeling and essentially inconsequential philosophies; the third portion climaxes (satisfyingly!) with a completely inscrutable line drawing. — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2024 Don’t forget plenty of line drawings — the invention should be captured from all sides, clearly. — Stephen Key, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 In short chapters punctuated by line drawings from illustrator John Burgoyne, this sweet offering builds on her ideas about the gift economy and how Indigenous wisdom might inform it. — Meera Subramanian, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024 Figurative drawing occurred by two methods - line drawing and relief-style. — Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for line drawing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for line drawing
  1. charcoal
  2. watercolor
  3. pastel
  4. engraving
  5. etching
  6. representation
  7. image
  8. blueprint
Noun
  • Submerge charcoal in water until it's thoroughly cooled.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Lem’s Bar-B-Q, in its 71st year, still serves countless rib tips and hot links to customers crossing generations, who have stayed loyal to the Lemons’ family tradition of imbuing generous cuts of meat with the flavors of hickory wood, charcoal and fire.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of charcoal
Noun
  • From the brand’s resort collection by co-creative directors Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim, the line took inspiration Garcia’s watercolor orchid paintings.
    — WWD Staff, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Patchwork prints, especially done up in watercolor hues, are a refreshing way to dial up the saturation in the bathroom without settling on any one solid hue.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of watercolor
Noun
  • More recently, with a rise in the popularity of neutrals and pastels, a particular hue of blue is stealing the scene.
    — Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Robinson says rich earth tones like terra-cotta and Pantone’s mocha mousse will replace idyllic pastels.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of pastel
Noun
  • Visitors will also find engravings, lithographs, and other materials meant to provide a better understanding of how Michelangelo created what is arguably his most famous piece of art.
    — Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
  • In total, 38 objects, including engravings, lithographs and other materials, provide a deeper understanding of the origins of the artist’s greatest creations.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of engraving
Noun
  • The Wrinkle Pen immediately plumps fine lines, and long-term erases etching.
    — Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Experts say the etchings were engraved there to ward off evil, trap demons and—in one case—curse an enemy.
    — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of etching
Noun
  • This scene also reveals something that gets to the heart of many corporate diversity initiatives and the limitations of representation.
    — Banseka Kayembe, refinery29.com, 17 Mar. 2025
  • This includes integrating data from urban, suburban and rural populations, ensuring representation across racial and ethnic groups, and accounting for socioeconomic and lifestyle differences that impact health outcomes. 3.
    — Sanjay Juneja, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of representation
Noun
  • The feeling of the photographer’s vivid images were brought to life by a mix of smoky Port Ellen and sunny Clynelish.
    — Violet Goldstone, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
  • One of the most enduring images in F*cktoys is when AP and Danni ride through town on their motorbike, their increasingly disheveled appearances marking the passage of time and the difficulty of their journey.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of image
Noun
  • Just as frameworks such as the Business Model Canvas provides startups with a clear roadmap, a family charter or strategy serves as a guiding blueprint, ensuring alignment and clarity as the office evolves.
    — Francois Botha, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The blueprint does not mention Social Security or Medicare by name.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of blueprint

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