DRAFT

Blind Contour

1. Project Goals

SWBAT:

and RESPOND to the world around them

2...each artist is UNIQUE and and this is

reflected in the diversity we find in their

SKETCHBOOKS

3....OBSERVATIONAL drawing may be defined as an

art that is based on CLOSE LOOKING and realistic

representations

4...observational drawings can be PRECISE and at

the same time very PERSONAL

2. Vicky Behm

3. Oscar Bluemner

Left: Oscar Bluemner's Painting Diary

4. Jason Nolan

5. Step-By-Step Observational Drawing

1. Continuously LOOK closely at your SUBJECT

and COMPARE to your DRAWING as you go

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2. LIGHTLY & LOOSELY Draw the MAIN SHAPES

and correct as needed

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3. LIGHTLY add MORE DETAILS

and correct as needed

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4. DARKEN the GOOD LINES

and ERASE unwanted lLines


5. Review Sketchbook Options

Review Sketchbook Options

DRAWING IDEAS:

• Dishes drying in the dish rack

• Sleeping pet

• Family member

• Plant

• View out the window

• Corner of the room

• Subway

• Landscape

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OPTIONAL

• Shading

• Notes

• Glued in momentos

• Etc.


5. Sketchbook Assignment #1 Due Mon 9/19


Complete at least one drawing from observation

DRAWING GOALS:

• Purposeful

• Careful

• Detailed


5. Assessment

Review Assessment..............Participation Grade

Weekly participation grade = 100 Points

For each day (20 Points each) present and on task

6. Submit

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7. Tutoring Available

1. Confirm availability.  Report to the Mac Lab












Look at this drawing from

the sketchbook of artist

Jason Nolan.

.

What are some of your

observations?


NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks

• Art Making

• Developing Art Literacy

• Making Connections Through Visual Arts

• Community and Cultural Resources

• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning

Differentiation / Lesson Extension

...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student

...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review

NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS

• Developing Art Literacy

• Community and Cultural Resources

• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning