Second grade students have been learning about the art element of line.
One way students learned about line was exploring how to use a ruler.
Everyone used pencil to create some repeating line in a pattern.
After feeling comfortable with the pencil, students moved on to colored pencil with repeating lines.
Second graders also explored line with scissors.
Everyone learned there are many ways and tools to use line in creating art.
For our last project before Christmas break first grade students created a reindeer portrait.
The first step was to draw large with a pencil using basic shapes.
The next step was to trace over the drawing with a black sharpie marker.
After tracing with a maker, students erased any remaining pencil marks.
The next step was to add color to the portrait with crayons.
Everyone decided which colors would be right for their reindeer portrait.
The students were thrilled with their portraits.
The final step was to cut out their portrait and glue it to a solid background of green construction paper.
Here is an example of the reindeer portraits.
Second grade students are learning about landscapes this year.
Our first landscape project of the year was creating a pumpkin patch landscape this autumn.
After drawing their landscape students added marker to outline portions of their image.
The next step was to erase unwanted pencil lines.
Students then added crayon to specific portions of their image to add emphasis to their landscapes.
Adding a watercolor wash was the next step in creating their mixed media landscape.
Students added a wash of orange to the lower half of their images to cover the pumpkin patch.
The final step was to add a wash of blue over their sky.
A lot of focus was required to create their mixed media landscapes.
The students did a wonderful job with their pumpkin patch images.
Here are some examples of their work:
Third grade students have continued with skeleton drawing.
Students have been using a continuous line method of drawing the skeleton.
Third graders have been focusing more on the skeleton and less on their drawing as they are building their drawing skills.
This project has required the students to really focus their energy on building their visual and drawing skills.
Here are some examples of the students’ drawings:
Second grade students have begun a unit based on drawing the cat shape.
Students learned to draw the basic shapes needed to create a cat drawing.
Everyone has been using the skills they have developed this year to create these drawings.
These drawings are a practice for the next project of creating a cat collage using the same shapes they are using to draw the cats.
The second graders were very happy with their skills as they created cats and added color to their creations.
Here are some examples of the students’ work:
Third grade students have been using their new knowledge of contour line and continuous line drawing to create skeleton drawings.
Students have been viewing my full size skeleton named “George” and drawing him.
Everyone has been focusing on the skeleton and trying not to look at their paper as they draw.
The goal of this drawing session was for students to have their pencil move with their eyes while looking at the skeleton’s contour.
This required the third graders to focus and concentrate on their subject.
Students created wonderful drawings for their first attempt at drawing such a large model.
Students worked hard learning and applying new skills to their drawings.
Here are some examples of the students’ work.
First grade students recently began a drawing unit learning to create portraits.
Students learned about the various shapes of facial features as they began exploring the drawing process.
First graders also explored the concepts of size and proportion as they learned to draw portraits.
Everyone learned to use an eraser for a drawing tool, not just to correct mistakes.
Learning to focus on drawing shapes and put them together to create a portrait is a fun challenge for the first graders.
Students did a great job learning the basic skills of drawing portraits.
Here are some examples of the students’ portrait drawings.
Third grade students have been working on designing shoes.
Students have been learning about using texture as an element of design.
Everyone has been excited about creating and designing their own shoes.
Students have focused their attention to design, color and texture as they incorporate these elements into their project.
Third graders really enjoy incorporating many tools together in their shoe design.
This project has sparked students’ imaginations as they wanted to create many different designs.
Here are some examples of the students’ shoe designs.
Third grade students have continued with their contour line shoe drawings.
Students added ink drawing to their artist toolbox as they drew with pencils and ink this studio session.
Third graders warmed up with pencil drawing before moving to ink.
This drawing session required lots of focus for the students.
Everyone enjoyed exploring the use of this new medium.
Third graders created four ink drawings this class and will review their work next studio session.
Students did a great job using ink and incorporating continuous line drawing into their art skills.
Third grade students have been learning how to draw shoes using contour line.
Students have had to learn how to focus on what they are drawing.
Third graders are learning to draw what they see and not draw what they think a shoe looks like.
This process requires a lot of focus from the students.
Students have been using many different mediums from pencils to makers as they use a continuous line with this type of drawing.
Contour drawing is an essential technique in the field of art because it is a strong foundation for any drawing or painting; it can potentially modify a subject’s form through variation within the lines. Its objective is to capture the life, action, or expression of the subject.
This method of drawing is widely accepted among schools, art institutions, and colleges as an effective training aid and discipline for beginner artists. In the hands of a talented master, the line that conveys contour can deliver a load of visual pleasure that can be astonishing.
Here are some examples of the students’ drawings.
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