Line is an excellent way to convey the physical attributes of an object (volume, shape, texture, etc), but the best line work also tells more subtle things about the subject (movement, weight, fragility). In addition to being accurate and informative, a line should also have a sensitivity to these more ephemeral aspects of physicality.
When discussing line work, the term "line quality" is often used. In a most basic sense, line quality refers to thickness and tone of a line, but it is more useful to think of those qualities as they relate to sensitivity towards the subject. All of the characteristics of a line (width, tone, shape, texture) should work together to contribute to an overall sense of the reality of an object.
Please look at the above images (drawn by Edgar Degas) and study the use of line in them. What is the line telling you and how?
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