Art Lessons

"I feel as though I haven't seen an object until I actually start painting it." (Janet Fish)

Mini Lesson 1: Drawing What You See

We have started an Art Diary.

You may choose to draw in your Art Diary, or you may use a piece of paper.
You will need some pencils and an eraser.

Old Boots and Footwear are great for sketches

Old Boot Photo Copyright Marguerite 2005

What to Draw:

The teacher has set up a display for you to draw. You may draw this,

You may select an object from the objects available,

You may choose to draw what you have brought to draw.

Still life can be something quite simple.....

Still Life Copyright Marguerite 2005

Still Life make wonderful subjects.

For a start, they do not move and can stay in one position for as long as you wish. You should spend at least 5 minutes just looking at the still life before you start to sketch or paint.

They can also be experimented with different light effects, and do not complain when you direct your table lamp right into their side. The same still life takes on a different quality if you simply change the lighting and take careful note of the shadows and reflections.

Tasks For Assessment:

When you have finished the sketch of your still life, you may choose to do any or all of the following;

Draw the same still life in pen or ink
Use pastels, chalk or colored pencils
Create a cartoon or humorous sketch about the still life
Paint it in your diary or on paint paper using acrylics or water color
Create an abstract pattern using the still life.

When you have completed the project to your satisfaction, complete the self assessment below.

The have your selected panel complete their assessment of your work.

Vegetable and fruit make great subjects. Have a look at Durer's single radish plant and see how easy it is to create beauty with a simply vegetable.

Zucchinni and egg plants make great subjects because of the lights, shapes and forms, and so do fruits that reflect the light such as Apples, Pears, and plums.

The Kitchen is a great place to find still life

Please use any of my Art and Lessons.

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