Line#1 : Geometric lines

  • Made using regular shapes (rectangles, squares, triangles, etc.)
  • May have defined, sharp, and  jagged edges.
  • Not found in nature
  • Think math (geometry)

Line#2: Organic Lines

  • Irregular, often curving or rounded with less well-defined edges
  • Varying line thickness
  • Commonly found in nature
  • Think: an amoeba, or a cloud

Requirements:

  • Create 2 documents (1. Geometric Lines 2. Organic Lines)
  • Create an optical illusion with lines
  • Letter size (8.5 X 11 or 11 X 8.5)
  • Labeled properly (last name-assignment)
  • Fill entire page
  • Use color

Tools Used

  • Pen
  • Line (arc, spiral)
  • Shape (rectangle, star, ellipse, polygon)
  • Warp (pucker, bloat, twirl)
  • Selection
  • Direct Selection

Op Art Tutorial

Rectangular shapes with color

Rectangular shapes with color

"Spiral Tunnel"

"Spiral Tunnel"