This document provides an introduction to an art class unit on drawing. It discusses how learning to draw can enrich one's life by improving hand-eye coordination, understanding of composition and balance, and sharpening perception. The document outlines that the key to improving is practice. It then provides an overview of the upcoming unit which will focus on using value, with assignments that include drawing value scales from light to dark with gradual transitions and abstract monochromatic value drawings. Students are encouraged to practice the techniques presented.
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1. Let’s Start Drawing
WELCOME TO ART CLASS!
At first,Drawing might seem a trivial pastime, but
learning to draw can greatly enrich your life.Enjoyable
in and of itself, drawing is also an important stepping
stone to other related skills:
Hand-Eye coordination,understanding of balance and
good composition,also sharpens your perception.
It’s all about
practice,practice,practice!
Welcome to winter term! Here is our first Unit ݺߣshow,The assignments will also be found in this module.
5. PART 1: Start with a 1-5 Value Scale.
You could also start with a 1-7 if you want
Steps: Draw both versions shown in the next picture.Start with the divided boxes, then do the whole
rectangle,draw each value, from lightest to darkest,with GRADUAL transitions.
6. Part 2: Abstract Value Drawing/Day 3
Abstract Value Drawing/Steps for part 2