Organic lines help illustrate the strong blowing wind, rolling hills, and texture of the sky. Organic lines are found in nature and are irregular, flowing and curved which help convey a sense of grace. Contour lines are the outline of a specific subject to allow it to stand out more. The contour lines in Starry Night are found on the cypress tree and hills in the background. The cypress takes up much of the left side of the canvas, meaning it is another focal point of the artwork. The contour lines give volume to the cypress and make it look like an enormous black flame stretching towards the sky and overlooking the city, giving off a sense of mourning and death. Contour lines at the tops of hills help separate the hills from the night sky and provide shade. The organic lines help give the piece a sense of movement and