Sketchbooks...

On the back of each sketchbook entry you should write -

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Idea #  OR Technique you are practicing

and

Date

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Think about the following when creating a sketchbook entry. 

·     Drawing must fill the entire page

·     Drawing must have full color or shading (media of your choice)

·     Drawing must show great attention to detail

·     Drawing must be chosen off the following list (in no particular order)

·     Please write idea number and date in the top corner on the back of the page sketchbook page -

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Sketchbooks are also a where you can jot down notes (I'm looking for 3) and sketches about artists we will be talking about.

Lastly, sketchbooks are a great place to experiment with- shading, lines, watercolor brush techniques, etc.  

The following is accessible in google classrooms and also posted around the room...here are some sketchbook ideas:

1.    Draw the inside of your closet

2.     Draw the contents of your desk drawer

3.    Draw the contents of your refrigerator

4.    Draw the contents of your garage 

5.    Draw your a work table after someone has worked on a project

6.    Before the dishes are washed, draw them 

7.    Choose a subject, topic, and area of interest - Think of as many facets of the subject as possible. What are all the pieces and parts that make this interesting to you and draw them.

8.    Draw a pile of laundry waiting to get washed

9.    Draw a pile of bicycles on the sidewalk

10.  Draw the guests at a dinner party

11.  Draw yourself in a mirror

12.   Draw your brother/sister/friend practicing his/her instrument

13.  Draw your hand in multiple positions

14.  Draw your hand holding a variety of objects

15.  Draw your hand spelling out each single letter of a word in sign language

16.  Draw your pet( ex. bird, cat, dog, fish, snake)

17.  Draw what is in the rear-view mirror of your car

18.  Draw  a beautiful landscape-you may find one in a book or online 

19.  Draw an aerial view of your back yard

20.  Draw a landscape in a bird eye view

21.  Draw a pen/pencil and have and image coming out of in on to the page

22.  Pick a flower or part of a plant and draw it from direct observation

23.  Draw a grouping of three objects (still life), draw them how you see them, not individually (ex. apple, pear, banana) 

24.  Draw a piece of cake and make it look delicious 

25.  Draw one large popcorn kernel; draw a bag of popcorn with pop splitting out

26.  Draw your favorite CD cover, 

27.   Create a new cover for your favorite CD

28.  Draw the cover of your favorite video game 

29.   Create a new cover for your favorite video game

30.  Draw an object when looking through a tube (microscope)

31.  Look through a kaleidoscope and draw what your see, or make up your own design

32.  Draw an object seen through glass (how does the glass make a difference)

33.  Draw something floating or something that floats

34.  Draw a dark object in a light environment

35.  Draw the contents of a light room when sitting in a dark room

36.  Draw a room/hallway in one point perspective

37.  Lie on the floor/ground and draw what you see

38.  Draw a crowd (ex. Lunch room, a football game)

39.  Draw an object that is lit by a light source  (ex. Candle, lamp, flashlight)

40.   Draw a picture of your someone you know at work