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Recent Examples of line drawing
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.
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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
Atop a large green canvas painted by Imazu and based on a 1905 lithograph of the rainforest floor, a mechanical arm produced a sequence of line drawings depicting the contours of animals and plants.
—Naima Morelli, Artforum, 1 May 2025
With it, a user was able to interactively and in real time make line drawings on the computer’s CRT screen, using a light pen for direct input on the display.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Apr. 2023
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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
Atop a large green canvas painted by Imazu and based on a 1905 lithograph of the rainforest floor, a mechanical arm produced a sequence of line drawings depicting the contours of animals and plants.
—Naima Morelli, Artforum, 1 May 2025
With it, a user was able to interactively and in real time make line drawings on the computer’s CRT screen, using a light pen for direct input on the display.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for line drawing
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Chocolate brown stripes punctuate a light charcoal gray background, and the low-pile weave made from recycled polyester gives it an impermeable, easy-to-clean surface.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Snag this fall fashion essential in four autumnal colors today, such as tan, brown, charcoal, and heather gray.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the pink watercolor version is on sale for Prime Day and would pair well with nude heels.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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In September, Polène unveiled a collaboration with Chinese glass artist Jinya Zhao, which took the shape of a geometric sculpture made of blown glass and leather off-cuts and created in two watercolor gradients of lavender and amber.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s color choices, accessories, and attire for the second state visit to the U.K. might seem reminiscent of both the late Queen Elizabeth II’s pastel preferences and the woody side of English country life.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The pastel counterbalances the darker and mid-tones in the forecast.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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Overall, the ComMarker Omni X is one slick beast of a UV laser engraver for professionals that run trophy or custom engraving shops down to the regular ol' Joe Schmoe who's got a few bucks to spare ($4,599 of them, to be specific) and really likes to laser-engrave things.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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At this time little is known about Jahn’s beliefs or potential motivations, beyond the bullet engraving.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to Stein, the acid can eat away at the stone’s finish and cause dull spots or etching.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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In these bite-size courses, which can be as short as a week or two, future engineers and technicians can gain critical hands-on experience in clean-room fundamentals or an introduction to topics like lithography or etching.—
Gwendolyn Rak,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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But there is at least one cost to not having Republican representation, says Bradley Smith, who served as a Republican appointee on the commission from 2000 to 2005 and is now chair of the Institute for Free Speech.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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In the 2025 election, Takaichi appeared to promise an improvement in Japan’s treatment of women by promising Nordic-like female representation in her Cabinet and LDP executive committee.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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The images could look livelier this season.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The initiative, which aims to strengthen the country’s image abroad and attract foreign industry by promoting the Brazilian film industry, is the result of a Technical and Financial Cooperation Agreement between the two organizations.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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In running for president, Milei made dollarization the centerpiece of his economic blueprint.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Line drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line%20drawing. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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