Art observation

“Lauryn Hill - process pic”

Examples of sketchbook pages to inspire students who are working on a natural forms theme in their GCSE Art sketchbooks.

We're way beyond drawing a bowl of fruit. To beat the boredom, I've assembled the Ultimate Observational Drawing Idea List for Kids.

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Directions:Find at least 4 objects that are basic forms (squares, cones, circles, cylinders).Set them up in an interesting composition with 1 light source.Create a pencil drawing from direct observation.Include a background and fill the whole page.Use a full range of values to illustrate chiaroscuro.Pyramidal (triangular) shaped compositions work

Observational drawing is when someone sits down and draws exactly what they see right in front of them. Plain and simple. It is a great way to get your child to focus on their surroundings and dip into their creativity at the same time.

Explore the world of still life art with these engaging lessons designed specifically for high school and middle school art teachers. Encourage students to hone their observation skills and attention to detail through various still life setups. These lessons will help students develop a keen eye for composition, lighting, and texture in their artwork. #StillLifeArt #ArtLessons #HighSchoolArt #MiddleSchoolArt

Illustrations, sketchbook experiments, life drawing, and videos from the desk of Graham Smith Illustration

Here are observational drawings of my hands. I really like the results of each hand because you can see the details and texture given by the Biro pens.

In this blog post for beginner artists, I explain why developing your observational skills is key and provide practical tips on how to do this. #tipsforbeginnerartists #observationskillstips #howtoimproveobservationskills