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“How do we use lines and shapes to draw?”

5/19/2024

When we draw, we combine lines to create shapes, then, we combine shapes to create an image. When we break down an image to its basic lines and shapes, we are looking at the image “skeleton”. Once we have an understanding of the “skeleton” and can draw it, it is then, when you can begin to manipulate the skeleton by altering lines and shapes and adding additional details!

The purpose of the “skeleton” is so that we can begin to add information on our paper in the size that we want it to be. Before we draw, our surface is blank. The “skeleton” adds basic information to our paper that we can build upon through the process of revising and editing. The “skeleton” can be looked at as a rough sketch of your final image. This reason is why I encourage my students’ to use light pressure when drawing the “skeleton”, as it will be erased overtime as you add in your permanent details. Once you have your permanent details, you can add even more fine details when you begin applying color to your drawing. I would like to demonstrate this process so I will upload a “color with me” video where we will apply color to our fairy cottage!

LetsDrawTogether_Fairy Cottage

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What are shapes?

5/9/2024

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Shapes are enclosed areas that are flat. Shapes, along with lines, can be thought of as the “bones” of an image. Almost every image can be reduced to its “bones” which are the lines and shapes that make-up the image. When I am drawing an image, I find the basic lines and shapes of that image and start there. Once I have the anatomy or “bones” of the image sketched out, I build on top of it by adding more details and altering previous details. I will demonstrate this process soon so please stay tuned!

The resources in the photo are free and downloadable so that you can either complete them traditionally or digitally. The goal with this resource is the same as the, “What is a line” resource — draw a variety of shapes, both geometric and organic/freeform, until drawing these shapes becomes automatic!

Happy learning and creating! :)
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