“I can’t draw!" Building confidence through drawing techniques
I can use a variety of drawing techniques to create different art works.
- Year 7
“I can’t draw!" Building confidence through drawing techniques
I can use a variety of drawing techniques to create different art works.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Drawing can be a range of things, from creating replicas to exploring a variety of techniques.
- We can build confidence in drawing by experimenting with different techniques.
- Drawing with machines or objects removes control from the artist and records marks which are unexpected.
- One of the most important aspects of art making and learning is that it is fun!
Keywords
Experimental - exploring unusual ideas, materials, or techniques without worrying about rules or the outcome
Replica - an exact or very close copy of something. It’s made to look just like the original object or artwork
Technique - a method an artist uses to explore drawing in different ways
Common misconception
Drawing has to be a replica of what is being looked at.
Drawing can be detailed and replicate an object, but it can also be many other things. Artists often play with techniques and process to try out different ways of exploring drawing and this can lead to experimental and exciting discoveries.
Equipment
Pencils, paper, ink and various materials for the drawing machines.
Licence
Lesson video
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