Week Two: Lines, Shapes, Overlapping, Proportion

Last Friday everyone got into overlapping shapes (placing things in front of other things) to create depth of space in your drawing. Each of you made excellent progress in drawing accurate proportions. Keep working on comparing the shapes you draw to the reference picture or object you're looking at. Scroll down to view your work. Remember to click on your drawings to view them larger. :-)


Sketches showing how overlapped shapes create depth in a picture. Shown above, left to right, are drawings by Demetri, Nick, and Manny.

eXpReSsiOn sEsSiOn
If any of you would like to post drawings that you create during your free time at school there's now a special place for your cool creations (drawings must be approved by Ms. Smith). Lizzy's drawing will get it all started. Add yours to the Expression Session.


Expression Session Drawing by Lizzy
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Okay! Ready for a drawing challenge?...


Drawing Challenge: Get Abstract!
For those of you who have time, here's a little challenge for you to do this week: Use lines, shapes, and tones (black and grays) to create an abstract drawing. Abstract artwork doesn't show people, places, or things. Use the whole sheet of paper--draw big! Have fun! Use your imagination!

Examples of artwork by big-time abstract artists to give you ideas for getting started: Click here

C ya Friday! --Rob