JUSTIN RUEFF
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LESSON ONE: LINE
45 Minutes
(Drawing What You See)

The ability to draw what you see is the most fundamental aspect of creating representational art. In todays lesson we will view still lifes and works of art from history. We will also practice creating our own drawings based on real-life objects. We will explore and learn about the Elements of Art starting with an emphasis on LINE

Materials: Pencil (or pen) Paper, something to draw

Vocabulary: Elements of Art: Line, Space, Shape, Value, Texture, Form, Color, Contour

Journal: Continue practicing contour line drawings  
LESSON TWO: SHAPE
45 Minutes
(Drawing a Still Life)

In this lesson we continue to draw things we see by composing and drawing our own still life with an emphasis on shape. We will also view and discuss the use of shape in famous works of art.

Materials: Pencil, paper, Objects to draw

Vocabulary: Shape, Geometric, Organic, Form, Space
LESSON THREE: SPACE
30 minutes
(Creating depth in a drawing)

In this lesson we will practice the techniques used by artists to create a sense of depth in a drawing. We will view and discuss the use of Space in famous works of art.

Materials: Pencil and paper

Vocabulary: Space, Foreground, Middleground, Background, Positioning, Overlapping, Size, Value, Clarity, Focus, Foreshortening

    Register for free online art classes

    Would you like to participate in an online art class with me? For a limited time I am conducting free on-line art lessons for home-schooled students.
    These lessons are typically geared towards 4th-6th grade students, but are appropriate for anybody who wants to learn more about art.
    Classes are 30-60 minutes long and begin every Monday at 1PM Pacific.
    If you would like to participate, fill out the form below and I will send you the link to the class.

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