Start by having students draw an object from observation using a single contour line. Tricks for Creating Blind Contour Drawings: And let me tell you, it was an amazingly engaging lesson. I’ve done blind contour drawings with my artists many times before but only recently taught a blind contour lesson virtually. You can certainly create blind contour drawings with students during any art teaching model. And trust me, your students are going to love it! Taking away your student’s ability to look at their drawing opens up an entire world of challenges, openness, and play.
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Your students likely know how to draw single outlines it happens pretty naturally, but what happens when they cannot look at the paper as they draw? Drawing from observation without looking at your paper is when the “blind” part comes in. These outlines are referred to as contour lines.Ĭontour drawing, especially blind contour drawing, can be a magical and wonderful way to get back to the basics of drawing. As art teachers, we have all used these simple outlines to teach our students the basic skills of drawing. Students typically learn to draw by using simple outlines to signify the object they are representing.
No matter how you are currently teaching, it’s helpful to return to the basics. You might even be teaching art in a hybrid version, ultimately testing your organizational skills. Perhaps you are teaching in person, trying your best to stay safely distanced and sanitizing materials for the millionth time. Maybe you’re teaching virtually, relying heavily on engagement through your screen with students. Finding engaging art lessons can be difficult in our current world of art education.
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