VALUE-
The relationship between light and dark. It can also be referred to as tone or shading. The value of an object helps give it form and depth.
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-Do this in your sketchbook-
Project: Graphite Still-Life
Still Life in Art:Still life is an iconic subject in art history. For as long as people have been creating visual work, there has been a desire to record the things that we own. Through drawing and painting, these pieces give us viewers some insight into the lives of others. As artists they've got another benefit—by drawing from direct observation, it allows us to hone our skills to make us better at our craft.
What is a still life? A still life focuses on a group of objects that are inanimate and never move throughout the course of your drawing. Traditionally, they include organic objects like pieces of fruit that’s paired with household items like glassware and a textile. more info here... https://mymodernmet.com/still-life-drawing-ideas/ |
This video covers the idea of still life in Art. Watch on your own.
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Step 1- Choose 3 objects from your house. They can be anything school appropriate. Suggestions include, books, shoes, coffee mugs, empty boxes, toys, rocks from outside...
Step 2- Find a safe place you can set the objects up where no one will "mess" with them. Step 3- Spend some time arranging them in an interesting way. Watch the video for ideas and tips. |
Try different set-ups and if possible use a single light source like a lamp aimed at your scene. |
Step 4- Use you 4H pencil and lightly sketch you still life scene into your sketch book. Make adjustments as you go. Look at where objects overlap. Where do they intersect each other? FIX any issues now when it is in the light sketch phase.
Step 5- Move along to the 2H---->HB----->2B---->4B---->6B
Step 5- Move along to the 2H---->HB----->2B---->4B---->6B
Demo Video: