1. Formal Elements

2. What are the formal elements?
Colour
Tone
Shape Pattern Texture
Line
-Formal elements make up a piece of artwork.

3. “Drawing makes you see things
clearer” David Hockney

4. Colour and Texture in an artwork
 Claude Monet, Chrysanthemums

5. Learning Objectives:
.
 To know how to observe and create an accurate drawing
from the still life objects using the formal elements of line,
tone, shape and form
 To understand what makes a good observational drawing
using line, tone, shape and form
 To be able to use materials effectively and accurately

6. To be able to draw what you see
and not what you think you see
“All drawing is a constant balance between your observation, your concentration, your
judgement and your technique… It is this close observation that will take your drawing to
the next level.” ~Artist

7. What makes a good drawing?

9. What should we think about when we are
drawing?
 The shapes/form of the object
 What lines we could use for each section of tone
 How we can create textures
 What area is the lightest/darkest areas
 Proportion
 Accuracy
 Attention to detail

10. Techniques

12. 1. Start with the rough outlines to get the proportions right
2. Add shade
3. Show
contrast

14. Leonardo Da Vinci

15. Task
-Draw from the still life objects and from objects of
your choice using line, tone, shape and form as
discussed
-Add shading, a variety of tones and accuracy.
-Think about how you place the objects
- If you have finished you could add some colour.