DRAWING LESSON 1

Blind Contour

(STEP 1 PARTS 1 & 2)

What you need to complete this lesson:

    1. Sketchbook
    2. 3 Colored Markers

Video 1 Description

In these 4 videos, I find objects I want to draw and set it next to the camera. I then keep my eyes only on the object as I draw it This one is a red gem. I try it 3 times in colored marker. Click "next video" to see the next one on the bottom of this video.

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Drawing in Blind Contour

STEP 1 PART 1: GETTING READY

WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS DO FOR STEP 1 PART 1?

For Step 1 Part 1, you should find an object you would like to draw. Place it near your paper.

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS DO STEP 1 PART 1?

Because, for this lesson, we will be drawing from a an object.

HOW DO STUDENTS PROPERLY DO STEP 1 PART 1?

Find an object that you think might have interesting patterns as you will be following this object with your eyes with out looking at the paper.

WHERE DO STUDENTS FIND OBJECTS TO DRAW?

Find and object that is perhaps interesting, it can be an old or new object. It's totally up to you.

 

STEP 1 PART 2: BLIND DRAWING

WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS DO FOR STEP 1 PART 2?

Open up your sketch book and begin drawing.

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS DO STEP 1 PART 2?

This will you help build eye hand coordination.

HOW DO STUDENTS PROPERLY DO STEP 1 PART 2?

Don't look at your paper. Hold a book in front of your face. Start with a colored marker rather than a black marker. Look at each part of the object and begin in one spot slowing moving across the paper with your pen. Take time to draw following the lines. Repeat with a different color when you are done. The interesting thing will be that your final drawing will be stronger. Try drawing the object at least 3 times with the last one being black.

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