HOME ANIMAL DRAWING MENU Animal Life Drawing Lesson by DS |
SKETCH METHOD: When I studied under Disney animator Milt Neil he emphasized the two color method. A lighter color was used to build the basic structure of the animal using simple shapes. The second color was used to add detail. This also helps critique drawing problems. As one works on the picture they should always focus on clarify and/or correcting the drawing. Simplicity to complexity: Effective use of two colored pencils (1) First color to show basic shapes (2) Second color to add detail Observation Skills: Strong focus on drawing the animal (or) did they primarily look down at the paper and make up the drawing Effort: The turned in work shows evidence that the student worked diligently. Gesture: Quality of capture animation of animal |
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RUBRIC FOR ANIMAL DRAWING: ______Effective use of two colored pencils (Color 1 = Basic shapes. Color 2 = Detail) |
ANIMAL LIFE DRAWING: [PDF SIGN-UP SHEET FORM] Student will volunteer to bring pet animals. Print off this SIGN A SHEET to itemize the type of animal. Limit the number of dogs and cats. Examples of the animals that have visited my classroom; birds, ferrets, fish, frogs, a goat, hamsters, a hedgehog, horse & miniature horse, a lama, lizards, rabbits, snakes, spiders, and turtles. Also bring in food, water dish, and cage/leash. Work out agreed upon drop off and pick up time. Some pets may be required to have shots. Date:______Student:______________Animal:_____________________ |
EMAIL: ONE WEEK BEFORE: Animal Drawing Unit: Any faculty that would like to bring in a pet (no dogs or cats) please email me. We are drawing live animals on Wednesday. Students and teachers will bring animals directly to B116 before school and pick them up after school. You may see a drawing of your pet in the Spring Art Show at the end of the year. Special Needs Department is welcome to come down and visit us as we draw. My prep is period 4 so they can spend more "quality time" with the animals during that period. -Art Teacher |
EMAIL: DAY OF ANIMAL DRAWING: Teachers, stop in during your prep, pull up a chair and draw a live animal. Or, just swing by, pet a critter, and encourage the students. (See attached photos) |
EMAIL COMMENTS FROM YEARS PAST: - What a fun day! I loved seeing the horse in the courtyard! - You are a brave man....Just one question....Who was on pooper-scooper detail? - Beautiful photos!! I am an animal lover and I like art so this looks fun...except for the snake! - Thanks for letting our students visit with animals. It puts a smile on thier face every time. - You have to be the best art teacher evah! -love the photos! - VERY cool! I wish I could have seen your students' sketches of these colorful creatures! - It looks they are enjoying their drawing of live animals. It is so much fun to teach art! - So cute! I especially love the puppies! What fun - thanks for sharing! - Can I take your class??!! - If I didn't have to earn a living.....I could take a lot of art classes!! Thanks for sharing. - EXCELLENT!!!!!!!! What a great event, lots of fun! - Great idea!! I have a husky and DID have a pug!!! By the way...I think this was a GREAT idea. -All of the students are really interested in what you're doing now....very cool. - When you are done, just send that little pug puppy over to me. I will take him home. - Very nice! What a way to encourage the students in art! I wish I had an art class that had live animal models! - ADORABLE, except for the python, thanks so much for sharing photos! |
PRESS RELEASE On Wednesday the Drawing I,II, III and AP Students drew animals from life in class. This years zoo consisted of two rats, a water frog, two cockatiels, a chinchilla, and a black cat... Photo: Supplied |