Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Texture Landscape



What is a landscape? Please watch...What is a landscape?


Mrs. Miller’s Demonstration...

Landscape Drawing


Materials: Paper, Pencil, Markers


1. Draw a simple landscape that fills your paper with

many different layers. Rocks, grass, hills, water, mountains,

trees, sunset, clouds etc… Draw each area as a shape and

leave it open/white inside. Fill your space with many

sections of the landscape.

Please draw a foreground, middle ground and background.

Be creative. Please refer to my

example, but do not copy.


2. Outline the landscape with a dark marker or sharpie.


Discuss Texture

Please watch...Texture


3. Fill each section/shape of the landscape with a pattern or

design to create the texture of each section. Use colored markers

to add color to the textures.

Please watch...Mrs. Miller demonstrates adding color and texture.

Fill the entire picture.

 

Student Examples...



















Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Starburst Zentangle Design

 


Materials: paper, pencil, ruler or straight edge,

pen, colored pencils or markers


Directions:

1. Place 2 dots 3-5 inches apart in the center

of the paper. Connect the 2 dots, with the ruler,

to create a horizontal line segment.

Square showing a horizontal line and numbers 1 and 2.

2. Draw 15 to 20 dots all over the paper

(dots may not be along the horizontal line

segment and area if the line segment were

extended to the edge of paper). The dots

should be scattered around on the paper

(some should be near the edges), spread

them out! These will be the points (angles)

on the design. The fewer the dots, the larger

the sections of the Starburst. 

3. Use a ruler for every line segment.

(Students have a tendency to want to draw

segments free-handed. A straight line is needed.)


Please watch

Mrs. Miller’s Demonstration How to Draw a Starburst 



4. Fill each section of the design with Zentangle. 

Mrs. Miller's Demonstration -

Adding Zentangle to the Starburst


 

For Zentangle ideas, please watch…

Easy- 20 Zentangle Patterns 

Also

48 EASY DOODLE PATTERNS 


Fill your Starburst with patterns and designs.

You may do this all in pen/sharpie or you

may choose to do this in color. It is up to

you on how you would like to complete your

design.


Examples…


By Alexandria Taylor
By Braley Burford


Friday, October 9, 2020

Illuminated Letters




Materials:

Drawing Paper, Pencil, Colored Pencils,

Dark Pen or Sharpie

 

Objective:

Create a letter design that reflects yourself

through images and symbols in an illuminated letter.


Please watch these short videos

on Illuminated Letters…

History of Illuminated Manuscript

Illuminated Letter Examples


Steps:

1. Students will brainstorm images and symbols

that represent who they are.

2. Next, make some rough sketches from the

image search.

3. Decide on using your first or last name

for Illumination lettering design.

4. Design the first letter of your name,

incorporating the images and symbols. 

5. Transfer the initial to the final drawing paper.

6. Embellish negative space if desired and

add detail work to the drawing.

7. Add color to complete the design.



Student Examples....

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Next… Pencil in the rest of the name.

Use a ruler/straight edge for guidelines. 

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Shade the designs with colored pencils.

Outline with pen/sharpie to complete the design.                   

Student Examples...

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Remote Learning, Week 5


Zentangle Design


Materials: paper, something to draw with (marker, sharpie or pen),
a circle to trace (can, tape, cup, candle etc.)

Zentangle is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to
create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
These patterns are called tangles. Zentangle Art is non-
representational and unplanned. Just relax and doodle!

FIRST... 
What is zentangle and how do you create it? Check out a couple
of videos that demonstrate how to create zentangle. 


Examples of zentangle….
Lesson:
You will be creating a zentangle design. 
1. On a piece of paper or cardboard (whatever you can find) you
will trace a circle multiple times. Let the circles overlap, to create
different sections. 
2. Inside each section, you will create a different pattern or design.
You may use a pen, a marker, a sharpie or whatever you can find
at home.

I have included some examples - but you can create any designs
you would like. I have also included some helpful Youtube video
demonstrations.
Just have fun and be creative! Use a pen or a
marker, if possible, but anything will work.
Please refer to this picture as an example.


Student Examples...




Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Remote Learning, Week 4

Draw a Shoe!


This week you will be drawing a shoe. 


Find a piece of paper to draw on, whatever
you can find will be fine. Also, you will need
a pencil or something to draw with. If you would
like to add color, you may use colored pencils,
markers, or whatever you may have at home.


Option 1 - Idea search different shoes on
Google images. Pick a shoe to draw.


Option 2 - Design and create your own shoe.

Step 1 - With a pencil, create a line drawing
of a shoe. Pay close attention to all of the detail.
Do your very best to capture folds, laces, designs etc.

Step 2 - After you complete your drawing,
add value and shade with your pencil.
You may also choose to add color, it is your choice.
You may use whatever you have at your house.
(colored pencils, paint, markers etc.)

Step 3 -
Add finishing details.
Send me a picture of your finished drawing.









Have fun, and do your best! I can't wait
to see your creations!

Student Examples...