Overview
Students will look around the room to find and draw a variety of lines. They will decide where to place the lines on their paper to make an abstract drawing. Then students will take a 2nd piece of paper and connect their lines to invent organic shapes.
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?
Case Studies
Materials and Tools
- 12×18 white drawing paper
- Ebony drawing pencils
Step 1
Students will draw a variety of lines that they see around the room.
Step 2
Students will decide where to place the lines on their paper to create an abstract line drawing.
Step 3
Students will connect lines to invent organic shapes, and they will come up with a name for their favorite one.
Reflection Questions for Discussion
- What kinds of lines did you draw on your paper?
- Where did you draw your lines? Do any cross each other?
- Can you come up with a name for your new shapes?
Vocabulary
Lines
straight, curved, wavy, bumpy, zigzag, loopy, dashed, spiral
Line Qualities
soft/hard, light/dark, thin/thick
Organic shapes
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