hand drawingsIn this introductory drawing project, 7th grade students are drawing their hands in different poses to sharpen their hand-eye coordination. After careful observation, hand drawings should include elements such as wrinkles, fingernails, wrists, knuckles, and accessories. Students will finish the project by mixing skin tones, and adding a cast shadow to the work.
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Sketchbook practice
Practice drawing a variety of lines
Observe the different parts of your hand
Draw thumbnail sketches of at least 3 poses to find the most interesting composition
Observe the different parts of your hand
Draw thumbnail sketches of at least 3 poses to find the most interesting composition
Final drawing
Draw 3 to 5 hands that reach out from the sides of your paper
Include details such as sections of fingers, wrinkles, fingernails, moles, scars, and connected hands to wrists
Trace with a permanent marker when finished
Include details such as sections of fingers, wrinkles, fingernails, moles, scars, and connected hands to wrists
Trace with a permanent marker when finished
mixing neutral colors for skin tones
Putting it all together
Cut out the hands and trace them on black paper to create a shadow
Collage all of the hands on a final piece of colored paper
Show one light direction by consistently arranging hands in front of shadows
Sign your work and answer reflection questions
Collage all of the hands on a final piece of colored paper
Show one light direction by consistently arranging hands in front of shadows
Sign your work and answer reflection questions
student work
Objectives & Assessment
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Standards |
VA7PR1d. Develops a variety of skills in drawing (e.g., observational, illusion of form, tonal rendering, perspective) to convey meaning and idea.
VA7PR1e. Produces original two-dimensional artworks for intended purpose, using a variety of media (e.g., pencils, markers, pastels, water-based paints, printmaking materials, photographic/electronic media). VA7PR1g. Produces works of art that demonstrate knowledge of various styles of art (realism, formalism, abstraction). VA7PR2a. Uses selected sources for artworks (e.g., direct observation, personal experience, self-perception, memory, imagination, fantasy, traditional events, pop culture). VA7PR3b. Applies color theory (e.g., color schemes, relationships, properties) to create visual effects and communicate ideas. VA7PR4d. Uses thumbnail sketches and visual/verbal notes to plan compositions VA8AR1a. Distinguishes between complete and incomplete artworks. VA7AR4 a. Prepares own artwork to be exhibited in the classroom and in the school community. |