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Art Course: Learn to Draw From Observation!
Mrs. Paolino, M.Ed
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(100)
In this 6 lessoncourse students will learn to draw from observation.
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. ...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Learning to LookThis lesson learners will learn about proportions and create a gridded drawing of a still life.Week 2Lesson 2Looking at LineThis lesson learners will learn about contour line. Learners will create a contour line drawing featuring objects from observation. Learners will choose their own objects.Week 3Lesson 3Contour LineThis lesson we will continue our study of contour line. Learners will choose an object to analyze in a series of small drawings.Week 4Lesson 4Examine ValueThis lesson we will learn about value. Learners will complete a value chart and practice shading of objects.Week 5Lesson 5Abstract ValueLearners will create an abstract value drawing. Learners will focus on shading and smoothing blending transitions in value.Week 6Lesson 6Value Still LifeLearners will curate their own still life and complete it in value.
Learners will learn about contour line, value and observational drawing.
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
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(100)
I have taught high school art for 18 years! Last year I had the opportunity to teach middle school students remotely and loved it! I have taught a variety of courses over my career such as: Fine Arts 1 & 2, Introduction to Photography, Pottery 1 &...
Self-Paced Class
$12
weekly or $72 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 2 learners
Ages: 13-18
