As hard as we can, so there's a nice dark outline.

As lightly as we can, so we can change them if we need to.

As quickly as can, so we can get finished.

Key stage 3

Drawing still life

Because it is important to explore different ideas and techniques.

Because it's the best way to draw a spoon, stool and apple.

Why is it important to try different ways of drawing?

A drawing of the emptiness of the solar system.

Lots of different lines drawn over and over again.

Controlled scribbles to create a drawing.

Uncontrolled scribbles to create a drawing.

Add lots of dark tones to our work, because the negative area is dark tone.

Draw accurately, because we have looked at both the object and the space around it.

By using negative space when we draw, it will allow us to:

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Introduction to art: understanding the basics - linking work to self

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