Drawing: Tone and texture

Exploring how artists use tone and texture. Applying these techniques in observational drawings.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Exploring drawing materials

  • To explore drawing techniques using a range of materials.

Lesson 2: Understanding and creating texture

  • To explore and describe texture through touch and rubbings.

Lesson 3: Exploring tonal shading

  • To develop tonal shading skills using control and pressure.

Lesson 4: Sketching and refining a drawing

  • To develop an initial sketch for an observational drawing.

Lesson 5: Creating an observational drawing

  • To apply an understanding of tone and texture to make an observational drawing.

Key skills

Experiencing:

  • E.01 Encounter, sense,
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Key vocabulary

chalk

charcoal

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