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Mixed Media Contour Portraits

Contour drawing is my all time favorite way to draw and to teach students to draw from direct observation. This year my students are trying out mixed media contour portraits. We are building on developmental skills while allowing students to get crazy with color and their own personal style. I have done this technique with a wide range of ability levels. From 6th graders to … Continue reading Mixed Media Contour Portraits

Sierra MachadoSeptember 9, 2022September 12, 2022Leave a comment

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Contour Drawing | Distance Learning Lesson

Learn how to do three different kinds of contour drawing: blind contour, modified contour and contour drawing. This technique is a MUST for artists of all levels and abilities! Enhance your sketchbook pages with lots of practice and elevate a contour drawing by doing it on top of marbled paper or watercolor drip paper. Download the PDF to share with your students, family or to … Continue reading Contour Drawing | Distance Learning Lesson