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DRAWING PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

  • My work is original

  • My work shows learning and growth

  • My final project took at least 4 class periods to complete.

  • I asked for and incorporated feedback

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Choose Media

Spend 5-10 minutes researching the materials below. Then, on your Drawing Project Planning Sheet circle or write the material you want to use for your project.

Pencil​

Charcoal

Prisma Colors

Chalk Pastel

Oil Pastel

Conte Crayon

Crayons

Scratchboard

Colored Pencils

Markers

Pen

Dip Pen

Digital Art

Step 2: Meet the Experts

Directions:

  • Click on the artist names below to see how the masters use their materials. Pick one that you like and look even more at their website.

  • Then in your sketchbook do a sketch of your favorite artwork from the artists you explored and write why you like their work.

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David Bailin (Pencil, Charcoal, Ink)

CJ Hendry (colored pencils/prisma colors)

Julian Beever (Pavement Arist)

Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou (Illustrator/Pen/Marker

Zaria Forman (Climate Change/Pastels)

T.S Abe  (Pencil/Charcoal/Digital Media)

Steps 1-3

Step 3: Technique Study      and     Step 4: Artist Study

Directions:​

  1. Watch the "overview" videos below.

  2. Get headphones out so you can hear the video.

  3. Get the materials you need to do the exercises for both videos.

  4. Click "play" on the video and then click "ctrl +" on your keyboard to 

  5. WATCH and LISTEN to the artist as they teach you. 

  6.  DO the techniques or draw along with them, pausing the video when you need to.

Technique & Artist Study

Technique Study Overview

Artist Study Overview

Tips

  1. Start the video and watch long enough to get materials you need out.

  2. Pause the video between steps to give yourself time to complete it. 

  3. Wear headphones so you can HEAR the directions.

Tips

  1. Pay attention to how the artist uses their tools and materials.

  2. Pay attention to what colors the artist starts with.

  3. Pay attention to how the artist approaches the composition.

Charcoal Techniques & Artist Study

Pencil Techniques & Artist Study

Prisma Color Techniques & Artist Study

Scratchboard Techniques & Artist Study

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Chalk Pastel Techniques & Artist Study

Oil Pastel Techniques & Artist Study

Ink Pen Techniques & Artist Study

Marker Techniques & Artist Study

Magma Digital Art Techniques & Artist Study

Conte Techniques & Artist Study

Crayon Techniques & Artist Study

Sketch

Step 5: Envision and Sketch

Directions:

  • Get our your Sketchbook.

  • Watch the video on the right.

  • Follow the directions to create your sketch in your sketchbook.

Tips:​

  • What do you want your final artwork to look like?

  • collect any pictures you will need

  • Remember, a sketch is a rough draft and it’s primary goal is to help you problem solve your project and get your ideas out on paper!

  • Inspiration Ideas:

    • choose a theme like "weather"​

    • Your Experiences or Memories

    • What you See

    • What you Feel

    • Your Traditions or Culture

    • Techniques you want to try or experimentation

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Project Requirements:

  • Artwork is Original (no copying)

  • Project takes 4+ classes to complete

  • Shows your growth and learning

  • You must get feedback during your process

Project Requirements:

  • Artwork is Original (no copying)

  • Project takes 4+ classes to complete

  • Shows your growth and learning

  • You must get feedback during your process

Project Directions

Step 6: Final Project

Directions:​

  1. Watch the "overview" video below.

  2. Make sure you have completed steps 1-5.

  3. Get out your final materials and get started!

Drawing Tips

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1. How To Hold Your Pencil

2. How to Draw Anything

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