looking closely at an object to notice its details, shape, and texture before drawing

how a surface appears or feels; in art, it's represented using different marks and shading

a black, powdery drawing material that allows for rich shading and contrast

the lightness or darkness of an area in a drawing, used to create depth

smoothing charcoal marks to create soft transitions between light and dark areas.

Drawing: observe and draw cakes using charcoal

Art and design

Cake is a central part of many cultures and celebrations, with a rich history and symbolic meaning. Pupils will use the subject matter of cakes to develop their drawing and painting skills before designing and making a cake of their own invention in clay.

Ceramics: cake culture

Light and {{ }} add depth to make drawings of cakes look realistic.

Complete the statement: The process of {{ }} drawing helps to develop careful looking and accurate drawing skills.

to develop careful looking and accurate drawing skills

to draw quickly without paying attention to details

What is the main purpose of observational drawing?

Draw a rough outline of basic shapes using light strokes.

Find the darkest areas and start shading.

Check back with the object, observing it more closely before developing tone.

Develop by adding  in the mid tones and light tones.

Refine and complete your drawing by adding texture using mark-making.

Order the steps to draw a cake from observation.

Which of the following is **not** a texture?

Which of the following images shows an observational drawing?

Tone means the lightness or {{ }} of an area in an artwork, used to create depth.

a soft, powdery material that can be colourful or black and white

a type of paint that mixes with water to create transparent layers

a black, powdery drawing material that allows for rich shading

Match the art material with the correct description.

Light and shadow add {{ }} to make drawings look realistic.

looking closely at an object to notice its details, shape, and texture

smoothing marks to create soft transitions between light and dark

Starter Quiz