LA - Small Object Drawing

small object drawing
This is a great option if you want to grow your drawing skills. Small 3D objects provide one of the best opportunities to improve the artist's ability to see. Because these items can be held in the hand, you can pay closer attention to small details and textures that might otherwise be overlooked when looking at the "big picture". Small objects are also a wonderful way to hone drawing skills. All of the basic elements of art (line, shape, form, texture, and value) become more accessible to see and render.
Learning Activity - Small Object Drawing

Standard: Cr3: Refine and complete artistic work.

 

What I am learning

Technical Objective:

Improved ability to capture three-dimensional objects in a realistic style on a two dimensional surface.

 
Materials Needed
  1. Pencil
  2. Standard 8.5x11 Paper. (Blank paper is preferred but not required)
 
Drawing Instructions
  1. Choose one of the ítems from the Small Object List below.
  2. Object should be drawn at least life-size in a realistic style.
  3. Drawing should include a full range of values (from highlights to shadows).
 

Submitting your work

Scan or take a digital photo of your finished artwork and email that to me at:

Small Object List

Pencil Sharpener

Fork

Scissors

Light Bulb

Hat

Shoe

Flower

Tool

Pencil

Phone Charger

Roll Of Tape

Sock

Spoon

Glove

Toothpaste

Keychain

Hairbrush

Ink Pen

TV Remote

Headphones

Medicine Bottle

Toilet Paper*

Lipstick

Mug / Cup

Flashlight

Soap

Water Bottle

Candy Wrapper

Washcloth

$1.25 In Change

Knife

Toothbrush

Kitchen Utensil

Eye Glasses

Pick Your Own

* If available