Take a journey through art with Sharon Jeffus! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to transform basic shapes into realistic objects and lifelike winter birds. You’ll also view masterpieces by Cezanne, John James Audubon and Archibald Thorburn. Sharon will guide you through two projects: transforming a circle, triangle and rectangle into a still life and creating a lovely chalk pastel picture of a bird in the snow.
Element of Art:
Shape
Shading
Art Appreciation:
James Audubon
Birds
Technique:
Drawing
Turning basic shapes into 3D objects through shading
Art Supplies used in this lesson:
- White paper (9″ x 12″)
- Willow charcoal
- Kneaded eraser
- Chalk pastels
- Krylon fixative
- Pastel colored paper (9″ x 12″)
- White acryclic paint
- Sponge and q-tips
- White glitter
Have artwork of your own to share from this lesson?
It’s simple to share! Take a picture, upload it to a photo sharing site (like Flickr), then leave a comment below that includes the link to your image.
We can’t wait to see your creativity!
