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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
Noun
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Elect for a deep charcoal or blue-black to pack a similar punch in the kitchen without backing the design into a tight corner, and incorporate matte black hardware or soapstone countertops to scratch the itch instead.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The studio was designed by the architect Josep Lluís Sert, and the property includes the 18th-century villa up the hill, where Miró left behind charcoal graffiti on the walls and several of his artworks.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Bring your own artwork and supplies (acrylic, oil, or watercolor) to work with Alex and fellow artists.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Charbonneau shared a watercolor sketch of the arc to X last month.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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Bright bold colors and sunny pastels highlighted the neutral palette colors as well as luminous black and whites.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Snag it in one of 32 different colors, including cozy neutrals and pretty pastels.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Laser Module – Add engraving and cutting capabilities for materials from wood and acrylic to leather.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Oct. 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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Importantly, the company’s technology, which includes materials used for the actual polishing and etching (lithography) of chips, as well as advanced packaging and thermal solutions, is integral for the development of leading-edge chips.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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The best-known is folk icon La Calavera Catrina, a zinc etching of a smiling skeleton wearing an oversize hat topped with features and flowers, created by José Guadalupe Posada in the early 1900s.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
8 Oct. 2025
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The brand canceled the show indefinitely in 2019 amid controversy surrounding representation and inclusivity.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to partner with the festival to create a dedicated AZ On the Rise stage, addressing what this coalition feels is a lack of sufficient homegrown representation at the three-day festival.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Its images have illuminated how galaxies form, evolve and recycle their material through generations of star birth and death.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Cranston was among those who raised concerns when the initial launch of the AI video platform allowed users to create his image without his permission.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Toni Townes-Whitley didn’t follow a step-by-step blueprint to reach the top of the defense industry.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gathering Communist Party elites will review China’s upcoming five-year plan, an economic blueprint whose direction is strictly dictated by top leadership in the authoritarian state.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Line drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line%20drawing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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