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This was actually one of the first projects I did with Art Club back in the fall, but I never posted about it on this blog. They learned so much from this project, and it's definitely one I'll do again! The objective behind this lesson was to introduce my kids to the grid drawing method. This technique is one students wouldn't typically experience until middle school, but this group of artists was ready for it. The grid method is simply a way to enlarge shapes into a bigger version while using grid lines as a point of reference. Each student had a small card that had been gridded into 1" squares, and they arranged a selection of candy on the card. They drew the candy onto a much larger piece of paper that had similar gridded markings. By making the larger squares match the smaller squares, the students created an enlarged version of their candy still life. This method was a completely new technique for my students, so we started with these worksheets to help them grasp the concept of taking one square at a time, enlarging it, and making it match up with the next square. Applying these skills to a real-life drawing was a very challenging task! I am so incredibly proud of how their drawings turned out. This experience really helped my kids learn to "see" like artists, and learn how to visually analyze a still life and recreate it accurately. This task really helped prepare them for the drawing challenges they would see later in the year! Here are a few of the finished drawings. Remember, these are from the beginning of the school year. I wish we had time to do this project again now- it would be a great way to show their growth as artists. I know they could do even more amazing work now!
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