Make a tonal study of a sculpture

Art and design

Sketchbook research: artists who have assembled materials to make sculpture

Sketchbook research: insect, animal and bird studies and designs

Sculpture: make a maquette

Select and assemble recyclable materials to make a creature

Sculpture: refine and finish creature creations

Pupils will combine readily available scrap items into model animals, learning how to construct through assembling materials. They will develop their ability to draw and shade 3-dimensions

Creature Construction: sculpture

Tone refers to the light and _______ areas of an object or artwork.

True or False? Shading in one direction helps avoid uneven marks and creates smoother transitions.

Which material is best for creating fine details when drawing a tonal study of a sculpture?

Layering light strokes and blending gradually

Which of these is the best way to create a smooth tonal gradient?

Which of the following materials is best for building the armature (skeleton structure) of your sculpture?

True or False? Using recycled materials like cereal boxes and milk cartons is a good way to create your sculpture.

True or False? You should focus on adding as much detail as possible before the structure of your sculpture is complete.

When assembling your creature, it’s important to think about its __________ and make sure the parts are balanced.

Which of the following best describes a thick, dark line used in drawing?

Make a tonal study of a sculpture

Lesson outcome