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Art Course: Learn to Draw From Observation!

Completed by 3 learners

Ages 13-18

Self-Paced Class

In this 6 lesson course students will learn to draw from observation.

Mrs. Paolino, M.Ed

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6 pre-recorded lessons

6 weeks of teacher support

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6 pre-recorded lessons

6 weeks

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1 year access

to the content

Class Experience

In this 6 lesson course we will learn about observational drawing! I will be demonstrating the projects and techniques in a series of step-by-step videos & slideshows. Students will explore a variety of media.

Lesson 1: Learning to Look! This lesson learners will learn about proportions and create a gridded drawing of a still life.

Lesson 2: Looking at Line!  This lesson learners will learn about contour line. Learners will create a contour line drawing featuring objects from observation.  Learners will choose their own objects.

Lesson 3: This lesson we will continue our study of contour line.  Learners will choose an object to analyze in a series of small drawings.

Lesson 4: Examining Value! This lesson we will learn about value.  Learners will complete a value chart and practice shading of objects.

Lesson 5: Learners will create an abstract value drawing.  Learners will focus on shading and smoothing blending transitions in value.

Lesson 6: Learners will curate their own still life and complete it in value.

Learning Goals

Learners will learn about contour line, value and observational drawing.

Syllabus

6 Lessons

over 6 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Learning to Look

 This lesson learners will learn about proportions and create a gridded drawing of a still life.

Lesson 2:

Looking at Line

 This lesson learners will learn about contour line. Learners will create a contour line drawing featuring objects from observation.  Learners will choose their own objects.

8 mins of video lessons

Lesson 3:

Contour Line

 This lesson we will continue our study of contour line.  Learners will choose an object to analyze in a series of small drawings.

Lesson 4:

Examine Value

 This lesson we will learn about value.  Learners will complete a value chart and practice shading of objects.

Other Details

Supply List

1. Drawing paper 
2. Worksheet printouts (attached in lesson)
2. Ruler
3. Ebony pencil:https://a.co/d/5eocw5h
4. Thin black permanent marker: https://a.co/d/h2m80Wd
5. Blending material- can use tissue.  Blending tortillons are helpful for small areas:https://a.co/d/fp8hugb
6. Kneaded eraser: https://a.co/d/aCWxlXx
8. Optional: Watercolor Pencils $7.29 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-24ct-Watercolor-Colored-Pencils/dp/B00006IEFN/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1OE738BV2GBI9&keywords=watercolor+pencils&qid=1641669155&sprefix=watercolor+pencils%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-6

Drawing pack- This is a great set that includes many of the class materials: https://a.co/d/5pfcUpW

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Mrs. Paolino, M.Ed

Joined December, 2021

4.9

105reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

New Hampshire Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Education from University of NH

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of New Hampshire

I have taught public  high school art for 18 years and 5 years online!  I have taught a variety of courses over my career such as: Fine Arts 1 & 2, Introduction to Photography, Pottery 1 & 2, Introduction to Jewelry, Introduction to Crafts, Introduction to Sculpture, Design 1 & 2.

I believe creating art is a process. It takes making a mess, mistakes and trying again!  Creating art is a method of communication with the world!

When I'm not creating art, I love cooking, reading, spending time with friends & family!