1. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Study of R.S Thomas Artist: Mildred E. Eldridge Images courtesy of : Mildred E. Eldridge

2. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Look closely at the drawing. Think about……. Is this a finished piece of work? Why do you think this? What materials did the artist use? What can you say about the subject matter? Who is the sitter ? What do we know about the artist?

3. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Useful Facts R.S. Thomas The drawing is a study. A study is made by an artist to explore and understand the subject in detail. The artist has used pencil for this drawing. The sitter is the famous poet R.S. Thomas. The sitter is the artist’s husband. Images courtesy of : http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/

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5. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk How many drawing materials can you think of? Which material will you choose? Pencil Felt Pen Charcoal Biro Crayon Graphite Fine liner Pen Chalk pastel Oil Pastel

6. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Think about….. Drawing Surfaces Cartridge paper Sugar paper Parcel wrapping paper Tracing paper Lining paper Wallpaper Card Found objects Fabric Which surface will you choose?