What if the same line that describes this cheek...
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co01.jpg)
...also described this shoulder blade?
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co02.jpg)
What if this breast didn't end here...
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co03.jpg)
...but here?
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co04.jpg)
What if this...
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co05.jpg)
...connected to this?
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co06.jpg)
We might refer to such imaginary connections between unrelated body parts as "lines of continuity."
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co07.jpg)
These lines help us in our observational work, to maintain proportion and achieve unity. Where one thing leaves off, another may pick up along the same, or similar, path.
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co08.jpg)
Lines of continuity will vary depending on viewing angle and personal interpretation.
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co09.jpg)
They can be used on a micro level, to link parts which are nearby...
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co10.jpg)
...or on a macro level, between figures.
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co11.jpg)
What lines of continuity can you find in this image?
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co12.jpg)
Don't draw parts in isolation. Relate them to other parts. Find lines of continuity!
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co13.jpg)
Babe Lab Disclaimer : Non-proprietary photos and illustrations featured on Babe Lab appear for the sole purpose of review.
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co01.jpg)
...also described this shoulder blade?
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co02.jpg)
What if this breast didn't end here...
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co03.jpg)
...but here?
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co04.jpg)
What if this...
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co05.jpg)
...connected to this?
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co06.jpg)
We might refer to such imaginary connections between unrelated body parts as "lines of continuity."
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co07.jpg)
These lines help us in our observational work, to maintain proportion and achieve unity. Where one thing leaves off, another may pick up along the same, or similar, path.
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co08.jpg)
Lines of continuity will vary depending on viewing angle and personal interpretation.
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co09.jpg)
They can be used on a micro level, to link parts which are nearby...
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co10.jpg)
...or on a macro level, between figures.
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co11.jpg)
What lines of continuity can you find in this image?
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co12.jpg)
Don't draw parts in isolation. Relate them to other parts. Find lines of continuity!
![](http://www.autodestruct.com/images/co13.jpg)
Babe Lab Disclaimer : Non-proprietary photos and illustrations featured on Babe Lab appear for the sole purpose of review.