Some of my wonderful 4th and 7th period students are a little mad at me right now! I've always wanted to try this project and I felt this drawing assignment was perfectly suited for these students many of whom are too attached to their eraser and often unappreciative of their ability. Seventh and eighth grade students had to first draw an object from observation (mostly art tools and some random electrical sockets a friend donated) using contour line. They started with some warm-ups in pencil but soon I switched them to a ball point pen. Then I gave them the news that they had to continue drawing until their pen runs out! Lots of groans and some students very frustrated, but I can already see them problem solving and figuring out how to make a successful balanced composition that includes a varied tonal value and shows atmospheric perspective. I think these drawings are about halfway there, but we shall see. . .
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