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Recent Examples of line drawing
The suggestive line drawing of a woman with her hand down her underwear on his 2014 vintage, J’en veux!!!
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Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
Forty-two line drawings and acrylic works on canvas — including some darkly amusing meditations on stupid humans moving through modern life — will be on view in Martin’s first solo exhibition.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
On the second floor of the prestigious Pace Gallery in Manhattan hung white-on-white abstract paintings and what appeared to be line drawings of rocks.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
Thirteen different communities in the Canadian Arctic receive cruise passengers, departing from Iqaluit to Kinngait, known for its many sculptures and line drawing artists, and sailing through the Northwest Passage to Pond Inlet.
—Debbie Olsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2022
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Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
Forty-two line drawings and acrylic works on canvas — including some darkly amusing meditations on stupid humans moving through modern life — will be on view in Martin’s first solo exhibition.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
On the second floor of the prestigious Pace Gallery in Manhattan hung white-on-white abstract paintings and what appeared to be line drawings of rocks.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
Thirteen different communities in the Canadian Arctic receive cruise passengers, departing from Iqaluit to Kinngait, known for its many sculptures and line drawing artists, and sailing through the Northwest Passage to Pond Inlet.
—Debbie Olsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for line drawing
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The angel wore a trim charcoal Borsalino with a tiny bouquet of songbird feathers and a scarlet paisley scarf that rippled in the breeze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Inspired by wetland plants like mangroves, 12-year-old Ella Barth and Esme Tsai’s prototype glass funnel uses layers of coffee filter paper, gravel, sand, ion exchange resin, charcoal and cotton, mimicking a natural filtration process to help rid local tap water of its chalky taste.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Which is, aesthetically, a bit like trading a watercolor painting for a Renaissance ceiling.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Contemporary watercolor portraits, traditional Mexican motifs like the Sacred Heart and altar shrines, as well as handmade ceramics are included in the art collection that brings a personable touch to the other three bedrooms, each boasting a distinct wash of color.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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The chain capitalized on the popularity, releasing a $3 pastel mini tote on April 8, 2025 also flew off the shelves.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Falling somewhere between a fresh pastel and a polished neutral, the hue brings a sense of lightness without sacrificing sophistication.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Treasury spokesperson declined to comment on Solimene’s current status but confirmed that Michael Brown, a top Beach aide, became acting director of engraving and printing on May 18.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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In Dish Jockey, an etching from 1993, a harried woman in a bandanna (shades of Rosie the Riveter) scrubs dishes while an ensemble of Tinkerbell-like housekeepers complete other chores nearby.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Some examples from Myers include the subtle etching in marble, the soft wear of limestone, the lived-in texture of linen, or the subtle fading and marks that form in hardwood floors.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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With Freedman’s representation in pocket, events already are in motion that indicate a legal tussle is in the making — perhaps behind closed doors, perhaps not.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Custom photos and videos provide an authentic representation of a company’s brand, attracting new customers while also engaging existing ones.—
Anthony Savino,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Eastern Ukraine — There is a whirr, a flurry of dust, a pause as the grainy image recalibrates, and then a devastating blast.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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This new image uses data from the Sentinel-3 mission to show in vibrant color just how extreme and far-reaching this heat has been.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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In April 2016, the Chinese Football Association unveiled a landmark blueprint for global dominance by mid-century.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Ben Townsend, head of infrastructure strategy and sustainability with Google, told The Star that the company is looking to provide a blueprint to policymakers and the public about what responsible water use looks like for data centers.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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“Line drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line%20drawing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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