Get them drawing, give them confidence, give them the skills and understanding to tackle observational drawing.
For this project I made sets of small wooden blocks, arranged into simple and complex compositions depending on students ability. The box is the basis of so many objects; learn to draw the simple shapes then progress onto more complex ones.
Work in a range of media (pencil, pen, chalk, charcoal and paint) to expand student’s experience.
Please also my complete set of project books
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