Extra Art-Wire Figures

Today we are introducing a new medium to the sculpture studio. Artists sometimes use wire to make Sculputure. 

We are using pipe cleaners to create our figures. We will embellish them with beads, buttons, and yarn. 

Observe-Drawing Animals and Objects Using Shapes and Outlines

Drawing from Observation

If you look closely at something, you can find the shapes. 

Drawing with Shapes Video

The SHAPE APPROACH to drawing animals:

1. Look at the shape of your animal.
2. Draw the basic shapes.
3. Begin with an oval for the body.
4. Next add the head, neck, tail, face and details

The OUTLINE or CONTOUR APPROACH to drawing animals:
1. Look closely at your animal
2. Begin at the top of your animal's head.
3. Keep your eyes on the animal, and let your pencil move as your eyes move along with the edge of the shape of the animal. Sometimes it helps to keep your place on your animal with your finger as you look and draw.

Reflection:
What approach was your favorite? (Thumbs up thumbs down)

Do you have your own approach to drawing animals?

Artist Trading Cards (Extra Art)

Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature artworks about the same size as trading cards or baseball cards.

Cards are produced in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper media (in the form of collage, papercuts, found objects, etc.) or even metals or fiber.
The cards are usually traded or exchanged.

For more information on ATCs visit Beth Williams' art blog :)

What studio will you choose?