Weeks One & Two: Lines, Shapes, Overlapping, Perspective

Welcome new, and returning, Star Sketchers!! Some of you got started with learning how to hold the pencil sideways (keep practicing this, it gets easier!) and drawing with lines and shapes (the infamous 'crab'!). And some of you jumped into 2-point and atmospheric perspective (fun, stuff!). Awesome group! Scroll down to view your drawings and my comments, or search for your name in the column to the right.


pencil warm-ups by Derek (above, left) and Kira (right)


Feeling cReAtiVe?
If any of you would like to post drawings that you create during your free time at school there's a special place for your cool creations (drawings must be approved by Ms. Smith). Check out student work in eXpReSsiOn sEsSiOn.

left: Expression Session Drawing by Alec


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 during the next couple of weeks: 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! Abstract drawing (above, left) by Lizzy

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

Since there's a holiday this Friday, I'll see everyone on the 19th. Keep drawing! --Rob