Eye Patterns Nose Patterns Mouth Patterns

LOOK AT THE OBJECT MORE THAN THE PAPER!! (YOU DON’T WANT IT TO GET LONELY!!)

CONTOUR Sketch A contour is the line which defines a form or edge - an outline. Contour drawing is the place where most beginners start, following the visible edges of a shape. The contour describes the outermost edges of an object, as well as dramatic changes of plane within it. These lines are much softer, and made with much less pressure from your hand. They are used to create smoother shadows and more gradual shifts between different shades of dark and light.

Some Fun with Contour Lines COMPLETE A SCRATCH ART DRAWING USING A TOOTHPICK AND ONE OF THE STILL LIFE OBJECTS AT YOUR TABLE

What makes a drawing look realistic ?

Pencil hardness HARD LEADS MAKE LIGHT MARKS AND SOFT LEADS MAKE DARK MARKS

Shading Practice: value scales MAKE YOUR OWN, BEGINNING WITH YOUR SOFTEST PENCIL AND ENDING WITH YOUR HARDEST PENCIL

More Shading Practice DRAW WHAT YOU SEE, USING SHADING

Next project: Draw What you see! PICK OUT A FACE PICTURE, COVER HALF, TURN IT UPSIDE DOWN, AND DRAW WHAT YOU SEE USING SHADING

SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK!