Overview
Visual Texture
Students will finish their drawing of their imaginary plant, adding small details and visual textures.
Grade Level
2 & 3
Media
Drawing / Oil Pastels
Theme
Imaginary Plants
Big Idea
Artists are inspired by the world around them.
Essential Question
How is drawing from imagination different than drawing from observation?
Materials and Tools
- Drawing from a previous lesson
- White charcoal pencil
- Oil pastels
Activities
Step 1
Students will go back into their drawing and add smaller shapes and details.
Step 2
Students will imagine how it will feel to touch the different parts of their plant, and will use lines and marks to represent visual texture.
Step 3
Students will mix colors to finish their drawing.
Reflection Questions for Discussion
Imagine that you are a scientist and you have just discovered your extraordinary plant growing somewhere in the world. Write a news report introducing your new plant to the world!
Use the following discussion or writing prompt to tell us about your plant.
- What is your plant’s name?
- What are this plant’s distinctive characteristics?
- What do these characteristics allow the plant to do?
- How does your plant smell?
- What size is your plant?
- Where was your plant found?
Vocabulary
Details
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