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Hand Contour Drawing

Hands are a tough subject.  My students eyes get wide when I say we are going to focus on drawing hands from life. This hand contour drawing unit requires tons of guided practice and lot’s of encouragement along the way. Hands are a great subject matter because they are so approachable, easy to come by, and are an incredible tool to communicate ideas, emotion and … Continue reading Hand Contour Drawing

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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 …

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