Observational Drawing

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Introduction

Introduction 0:36

Explaining the "Right Side" of the Brain to Your Students

Right/Left Brain Explanation 1:17

Getting Your Students on Board 3:18

Don’t Let Drawing Disappear fr...

Tips for Observing 4:51

What is Contour Line?

How and When to Use Scaffolding

Using Grids as Guides 4:54

How to Grid a Drawing

Tracing with Plexiglass 2:47

Adding in Detail 3:55

Choosing the Right Pencil

Using Simple Shapes and Adding Fine Detail

Breaking Down Complex Shapes 2:34

Using Stuffed Animals as Subject Matter (FREE PREVIEW) 4:33

Practicing with Fabric Folds 5:25

How to Use Visual Measuring

Using Size Comparison 3:54

Three Essentials of a Still Life...

Six Essentials for a Still Life ...

Measuring Angles 4:09

Discovering Horizontal and Vertical Comparisons 2:37

Planning Negative Space 3:18

Wrapping Up Visual Measuring 0:40

Simple Tricks for Introducing Value

Learning Core Value Skills 0:29

Elements of Art: Value

Using a Full Value Range 6:48

Overivew of Applying Values to Forms 0:19

Applying Values to Form

Understanding How Shadows Work 4:20

Adding Value to Create Shape

4 Engaging Alternatives to Value...

Applying Shadow Rough Drafts 4:05

Forms and Value Worksheet

Adding Value to Line Drawings 3:02

Drawing Techniques

Make Your Most Boring Drawing Pr...

Conclusion

Conclusion 0:56

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4 PD Hours

1 Discover the basics of observational drawing as well as advanced applications.
2 Learn how to incorporate observational drawing methods and techniques into a variety of lessons.
3 Use these strategies and techniques with any student skill level.

Observational drawing is a vital part of any drawing curriculum. No matter the level, activating the right side of the brain when drawing is critical when representing objects realistically. Discover the best strategies for introducing simple shapes, visual measuring, pushing value range, and more. Take the stress out of observational drawing by shifting the way you teach observational drawing skills!

Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies

STUDIO PRACTICES
7. Media and Techniques
A. Selects best practices when teaching media and techniques to students
B. Scaffolds media and technique skills for students according to age and ability level
C. Designs opportunities for students to experiment with materials and skills

Connected National Visual Arts Standards
Anchor Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #3: Refine and complete artistic work.

Craig Huffman

High School Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator

Craig Huffman has a B.A. in Art from Buffalo State College, and a Masters in Education from Ashland University. Before teaching, Craig did freelance work as a sci-fi/fantasy illustrator for role playing games, including "Dungeons and Dragons". Though Craig still works in traditional media, he now prefers to paint digitally, or to blend traditional methods with digital manipulation.