Blind Contour Drawing - Portraiture



   Before you start this artwork, I would suggest you talk to students about the difference between various drawing techniques. I got the idea from Pinterest but modified it to suit my needs.


   There are two artworks that can be done. One uses coloured highlighters with black markers, the other uses watercolour paper, watercolour pencils, black markers, metallic markers and oil crayons.
Resource Images: I made up a simple laminated worksheet that has four pics of people that the students can use to make their blind contour drawings with.
 
ARTWORK 1:
1. Using the Resource Images and a lead pencil,  students are to make 3 or 4 blind contour drawings on  A3 drawing paper.
2. Students then trace over ALL LINES with a black marker. They are not to erase any lines.
3. With coloured highlighters, colour in sections within in the artwork.
4. Add in patterns with the highlighters. 
 Detail of the artwork.....
 

ARTWORK 2:

1. Students are issued with an A3 piece of watercolour paper.
2. Using a lead pencil and the Resource Images, students are to draw 3 or  4 blind contour drawings.
3. With watercolour pencils, colour in the artwork. use a different colour in each section. Encourage students to blend colours and create tones (press hard, press light).
4. Apply water carefully to avoid the colours becoming muddy. Don't use too much water.
5. When the artwork is dry, trace over ALL LINES with a black marker.
6. This is the fun step. Add lines with oil crayons. Encourage students to use opposing colours. Warm against cool, cool against warm.
7. Add in some patterns with metallic markers. Posca pens don't work very well on watercolour paper. Sharpie markers is a good alternative as are water-based markers.
Detail of the artwork.....
 
Haven't taught this artwork to kids yet but I will when I return to casual work next term...
 

 

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  1. Mo2 December 2020 at 11:09

    Have you tried this with the kids yet?

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    1. The Art Lady6 December 2020 at 02:47

      Yes, I have. First with a Year 5/6 combination class. I have also used it with students in Years 2, 3 and 4. First published examples of student artworks 18th September, 2018. Its a great artwork to do when you dont have a lot of time or art equipment. Can make an A4 artwork in about 2 hours.

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