Nature Drawing with Shading
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Objective
I can create a nature drawing using observation and shading techniques.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
To draw bushes like a pro (or at least not like a kindergartener), move your pencil in a round and round motion, like you're stirring a cauldron of artistic genius!
- 2
When drawing bushes, remember the 'pressure principle': Apply more pressure for shadows (like you're squishing a bug) and less pressure for highlights (like you're tickling a feather).
- 3
If your bushes look a bit flat, create a shadow block at the bottom and blend it with cotton, like you're giving your bush a cozy little blanket to sleep on!
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Practice
9 questions
What type of pencil is recommended in the video for drawing bushes and grass?
Describe the hand motion recommended for drawing the first type of bush.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Create a drawing of a bush using a pencil. Use either the round wrist motion technique or the up-and-down dragging technique as demonstrated in the video. Be sure to apply more pressure for darker areas and less pressure for lighter areas to create shading.”
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