Sketching Skills

Yesterday we practised these sketching techniques on a blank grid.

We also learned about pencil value and practised on the grid from black to white or vice versa. The children used their pencils to complete an exercise called a "Value Scale."  A value scale requires the artist to use different amounts of pressure when shading to produce the lightest light all the way to a very dark gray that is almost black.  This simple exercise is a great way for children to practise shading and control since they need to stay inside the small boxes.