DRAWING LESSON 8

Drawing a Sculpture of the Jackie and Mack Robinson Memorial

What you need to complete this lesson:

1. Drawing paper that is 8"x11"
2. A ruler
3. Tracing Paper
4. #2 Pencil
5. An eraser
6. Sharpener
7. Photograph of Jackie or Mack Robinson either printed out or completely visible on a screen that is big enough to view it on a full screen that is at least 640 pixels wide × 557 pixels tall.

Image Description

This sculpture is located in Pasadena across from Pasadena City Hall. Ralph Helmick and his assistants Schechter and Outterbridge are the artists for this sculpture and was memorialized in 1997.

Drawing a Sculpture of the Jackie and Mack Robinson Memorial

WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS DO FOR STEP 1?

You will be drawing a circle.

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS DO STEP 1?

Because, this will be shape the top of the head.

HOW DO STUDENTS PROPERLY DO STEP 1 PART 1?

Affix the printed photograph image right next to your paper or maximize your laptop screen on a 11 inch wide monitor or on a 7 inch wide iPad. Smart phones are too small for this project.

In the center of your paper, lightly sketch a faint circle with your pencil (that is light enough that you can erase it later later). Make sure this circle measures 4" tall and x 4" wide.

WHERE DO STUDENTS FIND IMAGES TO DRAW?

You can download the full size of this image, or you can go to the sculpture in Pasadena across from the Pasadena City Hall and take your own photo of it. You can even draw it sitting right there. The most important step is to take a photo of it head on.