July
Adult Pages Click
on an image. Print the drawing and a sample
of how the finished picture might look.
Standard
Prints
Bolder,
Easier Prints
Uses
& Tips
For
the "canvas" - Print the drawings
on any paper that will fit your printer. Tip: Construction paper (cut to size) works great with
pastels and charcoals.
For
mediums - Use felt-tipped markers,
watercolors, pastels, charcoals, crayons, colored
pens and colored pencils.
Draw
it yourself - Use the drawings as "models"
and try to copy by freehand.
Frame
it - With interesting subjects and adult themes,
the finished pictures can be framed and proudly
hung on the wall.
Other
uses - Cut the colored pictures into pieces
to make mini puzzles. Save
the drawings over several months and put together
your own coloring book.
The
"grid technique" makes it easy
for even the beginning artist to draw a
picture. Try it with your group this month.
For
this exercise you will need:
Drawing paper
A
photograph or a design you would like to draw
Soft
pencil and eraser
Pens,
pencils, conte
crayons, graphite sticks or compressed charcoal
to color in the drawing
A ruler
Step-by-Step Directions:
Click HERE and
print a large copy of the drawing in this example to
show during the activity.
Make
a photocopy of the image you would like to draw. Everyone
can use the same image, or individuals can choose
their own. Enlarge the image(s) as necessary to fill
up the page. Note: The baby
picture in this example is fairly detailed. You might
want to start with something a little simpler - such
as a picture of a flower or landscape.
Using
a sharp pencil and the ruler, make a grid of 1-inch
squares across the photocopy. Note: A
grid of 1-inch squares or smaller will
help participants clearly know exactly “what goes where.” If
you would like to take a less rigid, slightly
more creative approach, you can draw the
lines farther apart, perhaps even using
just one horizontal and one vertical line
as guidelines.
Using a pencil and the ruler, make a very soft grid
of 1-inch squares across your drawing paper. Make
these lines as light as you can while still being
able to see them. Note: If you are using a drawing sheet that is larger than
the photocopy, either:
cut
the drawing sheet the same size as the photocopy,
or
make
the squares proportionately larger (so you end up
with the same number on both the photocopy and your
drawing sheet and so that the lines are all in the
same places).
The
grid will serve as a reference point
for the relationships between different
angles and lines in the image you are
drawing. Try to ignore the “idea” of
what object you are drawing (like an
eye or an ear) and just look at the shapes,
tones and lines within each box.
Add
details and shading with charcoal, crayons and other
medium. Again, use the grid lines for reference. Try
to duplicate each box of the grid.
When
you are satisfied with the finished drawing, erase
any grid lines that are still visible.
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