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A challenge! Creating minimalist vector art

When drawing direct on the computer screen, I prefer to start with vector graphics. Such drawings are all made up of defined points (nodes) linked with straight lines. Even smooth curves are made up of straight lines, but there are so many the curve seems smooth to the eye.

The challenge I give my myself (and you too) is to make a drawing that does the job using as few lines as possible. if you want to draw a square, of course you must have four lines. A circle, however, can be represented using twelve lines (sometimes less). A very passable human outline can be made from 36 lines. More complex insects may take more.

See how many lines you need to draw an object. Once you have drawn the figure, you can improve it by dragging the nodes (points where the lines join) around until the proportions are OK.