A2 - Hand Study

BIG IDEA - Guiding Question

Value creates the contrast necessary to define light, depth, and drama. 

How can I use value to bring focus to the most important memory of my past?

VA:Cr2.7.1

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

• Develop observational drawing skills from direct observation.

• Apply charcoal techniques such as blending, layering, lifting, and erasing.

• Create realistic form through value and shading.

• Demonstrate craftsmanship while refining their drawing.

• Persist through multiple stages of observation, revision, and refinement.

Hand Study (Hands Traced or Drawn Holding Objects) - 

• Hand Study

  1. Materials: Charcoal sticks, graphite pencils, pastels, drawing paper

  2. Techniques: Contour drawing, shading, texture

Description: Students will trace their hands holding various objects or draw them and then use charcoal, graphite, and pastels to add detail, texture, and shading to create realistic hand studies.

• Step 1: Introduction to contour drawing and tracing techniques.

• Step 2-3: Trace hands holding various objects and start adding details.

• Step 4-5: Use charcoal, graphite, and pastels to add texture and shading to complete the hand studies.