1. Activity: “Artists Observe” Mind Map
Wed 02/08/2017
Activity: “Artists Observe” Mind Map
Sharpened pencil
Sketchbook/ paper
Supplies Needed:
Copy planner info
Entry Task:
Observational Drawing
Write in Planner:
Learning Target: I can list the ways that artists use observation for art.

2. Artists Observe In this unit, students will:
Explore observation and how it relates to art making.
What do artists observe?
Why do artists observe?
Develop observational drawing skills.
Sketching, contour drawing, scribble drawing, negative space, simplifying shapes, shading

3. #1 EXPLORE: MindMap Get in a group of 2-3 people.
Make a mind map in your sketchbook.
What are different things artists observe?
What do you like to observe?
You should have at least 10 parts to your mind map.
Artists Observe ?

4. Grab your drawing object as you enter
Thurs 02/09/2017
Activity:
Grab your drawing object as you enter
Learning different ways to “Sketch”
Non-dominate hand
Continuous line Contour draw
1 min quick sketches
Sharpened pencil
Sketchbook/ paper
Supplies Needed:
Copy planner info
Grab your drawing object as you enter.
Entry Task:
Observational Drawing
Write in Planner:
Learning Target: I can practice different methods of observational drawing.

5. Sketching Sketches are not “finished” pieces of artwork.
What is the purpose of a sketch?
To record something the artist sees
To develop an idea for later use
To visually communicate an idea
Sketches are not “finished” pieces of artwork.
The artist draws quickly.
Sketches can take as little as a a few seconds.

6. Examples of Sketches

7. Examples of Sketches

8. DEVELOP SKILLS: Sketching#2
DEVELOP SKILLS: Sketching
Object Suggestions
Toy car or animal
Wooden mannequin
Plant or flower
Tape dispenser
Old camera
Too simple:
Glue bottle, book, laptop, cell phone
Choose a fairly complex 3 dimensional object (not a photo or anything on a screen) to draw.
Complete all drawings based on the directions given on each slide.

10. Drawing Exercises Instructions
Use the SAME object for each drawing exercise.
Complete the slides in order. Each exercise builds on the last.
Follow the directions on each slide.
Explore. Try. Fail. You are learning and growing - don’t expect everything to look perfect (or even good).
Your mindset (attitude) is more important than what your drawings look like.
This is an example of what your finished drawings should look like.

11. #1~Non-Dominant Hand Drawing
Use one page in your sketchbook and a pencil or marker for this drawing.
Set up your object
Set a timer for 3 minutes
Start your timer and draw your object with your non-dominant hand
Label each drawing

12. #2~ Continuous Line Contour Drawing
The “contour” is the outside edge of an object
If you have never done a contour drawing, watch the video tutorial
Create a continuous line contour drawing of your object.
Remember to go slow and add inside details like in the video.
Label each drawing

13. #3~ 1-Minute Sketches x 5
Complete a series of quick sketches of your object.
Draw it at least 5 times, spending one minute on each drawing.
TIPS:
● Sketching means working quickly and loosely and rarely lifting your drawing tool.
● Use Ghost lines!
● Don’t erase!
Label each drawing

14. #4~ Negative Space Drawing
Use an entire page in your sketchbook
Use a chunk of charcoal or the side of your pencil.
Draw ONLY the negative space and color it in with a solid color like the example.
Label each drawing

15. Grab your drawing object as you enter
Mon 02/13/2017
Activity:
Grab your drawing object as you enter
Learning different ways to “Sketch”
Simplify shapes
Measuring/ sighting
Value scale
Sharpened pencil
Sketchbook/ paper
Supplies Needed:
Copy planner info
Grab your drawing object as you enter.
Entry Task:
Observational Drawing
Write in Planner:
Learning Target: I can practice different methods of observational drawing.

16. #5~ Simplify the Shapes
Break down your object into it’s simplest shapes.
Video Tutorial:
Label each drawing

17. #6~ Measuring/ Sighting
Using your pencil and one eye closed, measure parts of your object to better draw in proper proportion.
lDs
Label each drawing

18. Using a drawing pencil create a 5 (or more) level VALUE scale.
ZFB0
Label each drawing activity

19. Grab your drawing object as you enter
TUE 02/14/2017
Activity:
Grab your drawing object as you enter
Learning different ways to “Sketch”
Value Sphere
Long-draw with value
Sharpened pencil
Sketchbook/ paper
Supplies Needed:
Copy planner info
Grab your drawing object as you enter.
Entry Task:
Observational Drawing
Write in Planner:
Learning Target: I can practice different methods of observational drawing.

20. Let’s Talk About Value

21. Adding Dimension by Adding Value
Many students have a goal of drawing realistically. The biggest step to achieving this goal is learning how to make a two dimensional drawing look three dimensional by adding value through shading.
Read the directions

22. Looking at this image, where is the:
Light Source
Highlight
Shadows

23. The light source is the direction the light is coming from.

24. Highlights are the places the light first hits.
Don’t get highlights confused with light colors.

25. Shadows are areas that are blocked from the light source.
Don’t get shadows confused with dark colors.

26. #8
Shade a Sphere
After the video on how to shade a sphere, make a shaded sphere in your sketchbook.
Personal sphere

27. Grab your drawing object as you enter
Wed 02/15/2017
Activity:
Grab your drawing object as you enter
Full period to work on Final Draft Drawing
Sharpened pencil
Sketchbook/ paper
Supplies Needed:
Copy planner info
Grab your drawing object as you enter.
Entry Task:
Observational Drawing
Write in Planner:
Learning Target: I can practice different methods of observational drawing.

28. #9~ Detailed Drawing
Spend at least 60 minutes (about 2 class periods) drawing your objects as accurately and as detailed as you can.
Use your favorite sketching technique and “ghost lines” to START the drawing.
Use a pencil and NEW page in your sketchbook. FILL the page!
Add texture, value and details!
TIPS:
● Start with the sketching or basic shape method and then add details after
● Draw LIGHTLY
Label each drawing

29. Ian Sands http://artofsouthb.weebly.com/create-it.html
Credits
Thank You
Parts of this presentation and unit were borrowed and added to from several places on the internet (especially YouTube) including:
Ian Sands
Jean Barnett behavior-boot-camp/