Drawing project 2: Imagination
Drawing is all about looking, learning and putting it down your own way.
This series of fun projects will help you to train your looking, thinking and drawing skills. Let’s get drawing!
This is a fun little exercise that will train your brain to look and imagine.
You’ll need: an old piece of paper, drawing materials, paper to draw on.
1 - Take an old piece of paper and squash to make a quick 3D shape.
Toss it down onto a surface.
2 - Look carefully at the object and imagine it is something else.
What can you see?
Maybe a castle?
Or a creature?
3 - Draw it!
Tip: If you are having trouble seeing the shape, put the object onto a contrasting surface.
For example, if it’s white, put it on something dark. This will help you see the edges more clearly.
More time?
Try different lighting!
Put the object under a direct source of light so you can see its shadow. Maybe bright sunshine, or a torch in the dark. Use the shadow as part of your drawings.
Or how about making it a game by asking other people to join in? You all look at the same object, but keep your drawings a secret until they are finished!
What did you end up with?