DRAFT
Blind Contour
1. Project Goals
SWBAT:
1...understand that artists OBSERVE
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
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.
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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