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Art is a wonderful way to let your child have fun while developing skills that will enhance their overall learning. As students move through various art lessons they will be developing a love of art that enhances fine motor, problem solving, and communication skills. Their imaginations and creativity will begin to blossom and before you know it you'll have a little Picasso of your own!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Still Life Drawing

    Today I gave a private art lesson to Sydney. We focused on drawing techniques and shading.
It is always important to see what you're drawing. Don't just try to draw from memory because you'll end up with something that is not very accurate. It will look more like a "symbol" rather than being realistic. So... I chose to have her do a still life pencil drawing of an apple.
    To do the still life I took her step by step through the drawing process. We looked at the contour, the shapes made from shadows and highlights, texture, etc. She used a #2B drawing pencil, blending stick, and kneaded eraser.


Keep in mind that Sydney is only 9 years old! I am so proud of her! This is awesomeness!!



Sydney working on her parrot...this is a drawing that
 I'm doing step by step with her. When it is finished I'll post it.


So focused!

Happy Drawing!

XOXOXO
Josie

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