Nature Drawing with Shading

Nature Drawing with Shading

6th Grade · Art · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can create a nature drawing using observation and shading techniques.

  • 1

    To draw bushes like a pro (or at least not like a kindergartener), move your pencil in a round and round motion, like you're stirring a cauldron of artistic genius!

  • 2

    When drawing bushes, remember the 'pressure principle': Apply more pressure for shadows (like you're squishing a bug) and less pressure for highlights (like you're tickling a feather).

  • 3

    If your bushes look a bit flat, create a shadow block at the bottom and blend it with cotton, like you're giving your bush a cozy little blanket to sleep on!