In honour of Canberra's cartoon exhibition, we're looking more closely at the power of line in art. A single bold stroke can suggest many things in an artwork, from the outline of a figure to a horizon in the distance. Browse a selection of artworks that use line to create form and direct the eye.
The Art of the Line

By Megan George
Melbourne
About this Curation
About the Curator
Megan is Bluethumb's Content Coordinator and handles all things photography related. The voice behind Bluethumb's social media and blogs, she is a core part of the curatorial team and leads the weekly newsletters. She holds photography dear to her heart, with a background as a freelance photographer herself.
Melbourne born and bred, her days at Bluethumb are filled with many coffees, cuddles from the resident canine companions and of course, spending more $ than is sensible on stunning art.
42cm (W) x 59.4cm (H)
Print
$670