Approaches to drawing

In this lesson, we will explore different approaches to drawing: negative space drawing, continuous line drawing, and scribbled line drawing.

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Q1.What is a continuous line drawing?

Careless drawing You create a drawing without taking your pen/pencil off the paper A very long straight line

1/5

Q2.What is the biggest challenge of two handed drawing?

Trying to keep the pens on the paper at all times Trying to look at an image and draw with both hands at the same time Trying to draw with my eyes closed

2/5

Q3.What is the best pen to use for a continuous line drawing?

Calligraphy Pen Biro (any ball point pen) A thick felt tip pen

3/5

Q4.What phrase did I use to describe how the two handed drawing could be frustrating?

Mind blowing! Easy peasy! Walk in the park!

4/5

Q5.Which artist belongs to this quote; 'What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?'

Pablo Picasso Vincent Van Gogh Henri Matisse

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is a continuous line drawing?

Careless drawing You create a drawing without taking your pen/pencil off the paper A very long straight line

1/5

Q2.What is the biggest challenge of two handed drawing?

Trying to keep the pens on the paper at all times Trying to look at an image and draw with both hands at the same time Trying to draw with my eyes closed

2/5

Q3.What is the best pen to use for a continuous line drawing?

Calligraphy Pen Biro (any ball point pen) A thick felt tip pen

3/5

Q4.What phrase did I use to describe how the two handed drawing could be frustrating?

Mind blowing! Easy peasy! Walk in the park!

4/5

Q5.Which artist belongs to this quote; 'What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?'

Pablo Picasso Vincent Van Gogh Henri Matisse

5/5

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Approaches to drawing:

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Q1.Why is it important to try different ways of drawing?

Because the teacher said so. Because it is important to explore different ideas and techniques. Because it's the best way to draw a spoon, stool and apple.

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Q2.A negative space drawing is:

A drawing of the area around an object. A drawing of negative ideas and objects. A drawing of the emptiness of the solar system.

2/5

Q3.A continuous line drawing uses:

Lots of different lines drawn over and over again. A series of broken line over and over. One unbroken line.

3/5

Q4.A scribbled line drawing uses:

Uncontrolled scribbles to create a drawing. Cross hatched lines to create a drawing. Controlled scribbles to create a drawing.

4/5

Q5.By using negative space when we draw, it will allow us to:

Add lots of dark tones to our work, because the negative area is dark tone. Draw accurately, because we have looked at both the object and the space around it. Draw objects which look negative.

5/5

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Approaches to drawing:

Let's see what stuck from today's lesson.

Q1.Why is it important to try different ways of drawing?

Because the teacher said so. Because it is important to explore different ideas and techniques. Because it's the best way to draw a spoon, stool and apple.

1/5

Q2.A negative space drawing is:

A drawing of the area around an object. A drawing of negative ideas and objects. A drawing of the emptiness of the solar system.

2/5

Q3.A continuous line drawing uses:

Lots of different lines drawn over and over again. A series of broken line over and over. One unbroken line.

3/5

Q4.A scribbled line drawing uses:

Uncontrolled scribbles to create a drawing. Cross hatched lines to create a drawing. Controlled scribbles to create a drawing.

4/5

Q5.By using negative space when we draw, it will allow us to:

Add lots of dark tones to our work, because the negative area is dark tone. Draw accurately, because we have looked at both the object and the space around it. Draw objects which look negative.

5/5

Lesson summary: Approaches to drawing

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