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WEEK 6
TOPIC: DRAWING
Content: What is drawing?
Drawing is the use of lines to express an idea on a flat surface (picture plane)
Drawing develops the power of observation automatically and the best model to work from is reality itself (i.e.) real objects.
When drawing the eye of the artist or student focus upon the model and “touch” it’s surfaces.
With this power of observation communicating the information, requires the brain in turn to gives direction to the hand holding the pencil. Through this direct study, the student comes to feel and understand the form and structure of her model and gradually gains the ability to represent the subject in a drawing exercise.
ACTIVITY
Educator should place items in front of the students and encourage them to draw from it.
Shading techniques
Definition: Shading Techniques is a method or process of indicating or reflection light and shade in a drawing.
Definition
Tonal Gradation: This is the observation light and tones which are highlight; mid-tone, shade or dark tone reflected light and shadow in a pictorial composition (chiaroscuro).
Some shading methods are
- Hatching: this is a free stroke method of shading with lines in either vertical horizontal or slanting directions to create form.
- Cross hatching: this is a shading method that requires a combination of strokes vertical and horizontal lines with adequate blending to create form in an object.
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