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STILL LIFE OBJECT DRAWING

MATERIALS

Pencil

Vinyl Eraser

Tortillion (paper shader)

Scrap paper (for loading shader)

RESOURCES

Still Life Object Drawing Rubric

Elearning Still Life Object Drawing Rubric

Still Life Object Drawing Examples

IN CLASS WORK

1. Watch the video and answer:

What are three mistakes people make when drawing?

How can you avoid them?

2. List 3 objects that you would like to bring in to draw.

Choose an object that:

Has personal importance to you. Do not bring in expensive items that could be lost or stolen.
Fits in your locker or tub (between 6”-12”).
Will not perish. No leaves, food...etc.
Challenges you, and that has details, volume/ dimension. NO CARTOONS.

Use this chart of difficulty levels to help you decide:

EXTREMELY CHALLENGING

MATERIALS

Transparent/ translucent glass or plastic objects

OBJECTS

Glass perfume bottles/ atomizers
Plastic or glass water Bottles

CHALLENGING

MATERIALS

Metal (reflective materials)
Plastic if highly detailed

OBJECTS

Toy Tractors
Game controllers
Trophies

SOMEWHAT CHALLENGING

MATERIALS

Fabric/ detailed plastic, ceramic,

OBJECTS

Converse Shoe
Goggles
Sea Shells

NOT CHALLENGING

MATERIALS

Opaque Plastic, Wood

OBJECTS

Cell Phones
Playing Cards
Wood Blocks
Sports balls
Anything that lacks detail or multiple form dimensions.

STILL LIFE OBJECT DRAWING

STEP #1: Thumbnail Sketches

Thumbnail Sketches: Small sketches that help decide how to draw the object on your paper.

First Divide the paper into quarters.

Write the following in the boxes:

1. Thumbnail Sketch: Side

2. Thumbnail Sketch: Top Side

3. Thumbnail Sketch: Bottom Side

4. Thumbnail Sketch: Bottom Up

STEP #2: Draw Various Angles

Rotate your object and draw it in the boxes.

Make sure you show the shadows and highlights

Hint: You can use a stencil tool to make circles.

Watch this video if you need help.

STEP #3: Practice Woodgrain

Practice drawing the wood grain on the table. Pick a spot on the table and draw the grain exactly as you see it.

Make sure the grain lines are all going the same direction.

STEP #4: Rough Sketch

In Class: Draw your object large and in detail on a sheet of paper 8.5"x11".

Add:

a line to separate the table from the background.
- The background should be black (as dark as you can shade your pencil).
Include the shadow and woodgrain.

Elearning: Choose one of your thumbnail sketches and add:

a line to separate the table from the background.
- The background should be black (as dark as you can shade your pencil).
Include the shadow and woodgrain.