Sketching

The students have been allowed time to do observational sketching. They used pictures to sketch the insects and when outside and closely observed the vegetation while sketching. The more the students have been exposed to this process the more they are honing their powers of observation and the sketching are becoming quite detailed. The comparison between their initial sketches and the later ones are amazing.
To date, they have used pencil, charcoal and Indian ink. We will be experimenting with other medium to develop the students who are obsessed with "getting it exactly right'.

The sketches will be used to develop the creation of other art works.

Next learning step:
Do more observational sketching using real things, not copying off pictures. The purpose of this is to sharpen their skill in observation. They need to define the lines and shapes for themselves.