Blind Contour Drawing

Here's a link to a video that will help you learn to contour draw:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKHVqbM_xLU

Drawing

This September, as a pre-assessment, each student in Grade 5 was asked to do their best observational drawing in 10 minutes.  They had to observe a of a pot of art supplies and draw it  as accurately as possible. Students reflected on their work and set goals for how they would like to improve in drawing this year.

You will find some of the drawings and reflections below: 

Later this year, we will repeat the same timed drawing to see how Grade 5 artists have deveoped their skills. 

Besides the obvious benefit of learning how to draw, what are some other benefits of observational drawing with children?

• Slowing down, taking our time
• Learning to really see
• Noticing details
• Realizing improvement comes with practice This is why we have a drawing folder: to keep sketches together!
• Becoming comfortable with mistakes
• Becoming confident in attempting something new

Taking PRIDE in our Art

It was wonderful to finally meet all of my Grade 5 artists this week! Hearing about their ideal art room and creating name tents to get to know them better was a great start to our year. Here are a few of my excited fifth grade artists: