Drawing with Pencil

DP1 Lesson 3: Smooth Shading

In this lesson, we explore the concepts of positive and negative space. We re-examine the imagery of ancient cave art from Lesson 2—specifically, Cueva de las Manos (The Cave of the Hands). This example of ancient mark making is the starting point for a drawing that incorporates positive and negative space to create strong visual contrast. The use of overlapping is incorporated into the design to show a foreground and a background in the image. The smooth shading skills learned in the previous lesson are further developed to achieve gradient elements similar to those in Cueva de las Manos (The Cave of the Hands). Last, there is an opportunity to reflect on connections between ancient creative expression and personal creative expression. 

Standards in this lesson:
Proficient: VA:Cr2.1.Ia, VA:Re7.1.Ia 
Accomplished: VA:Cn11.1.IIa
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 Lesson 3 Plan 
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 Art History Worksheet: Reflecting on Our Hands
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Drawing and Painting I provides young artists with foundational knowledge to simultaneously develop their unique creative vision and technical skill with drawing and painting media. Art history connections also encourage them to see themselves as part of a longstanding tradition of art making.
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