Drawing Space & Proportion
Bible:
So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27
Everyone is creative. Creativity is hardwired into our DNA by God himself. All of us were made to be creative people. Creative juices run hot through our veins.
We see this clearly in Genesis 1:27.
Every man, woman, and child is creative. When we create, it pleases God, because He sees us reflecting his image. He sees us “imaging” him to the rest of the world. God loves to see his image shine throughout the world.
But creativity is hard work. It requires killing our laziness and working faithfully over extended periods of time. It requires a willingness to receive criticism with humility. It requires sweat and elbow grease. It requires diligence and faithfulness. It’s easier to not make anything at all and to suffocate the creative gifts that God has given us.
Your church needs your creative gifts. Your family needs your creative gifts. Your friends need your creative gifts. You have gifts that no one else has. We need your gifts.
So stop making excuses and start making stuff for the glory of God!
(from Altrogge's Make God Look Great. Create.)
We see this clearly in Genesis 1:27.
Every man, woman, and child is creative. When we create, it pleases God, because He sees us reflecting his image. He sees us “imaging” him to the rest of the world. God loves to see his image shine throughout the world.
But creativity is hard work. It requires killing our laziness and working faithfully over extended periods of time. It requires a willingness to receive criticism with humility. It requires sweat and elbow grease. It requires diligence and faithfulness. It’s easier to not make anything at all and to suffocate the creative gifts that God has given us.
Your church needs your creative gifts. Your family needs your creative gifts. Your friends need your creative gifts. You have gifts that no one else has. We need your gifts.
So stop making excuses and start making stuff for the glory of God!
(from Altrogge's Make God Look Great. Create.)
Objectives:
In this lesson you will:
- identify positive & negative space
- use positive & negative space in a drawing
- identify right & wrong proportion
- use proper proportion when drawing
- use measuring tool to find proportions
Materials:
pencils, erasers, paper
Process:
- watch the videos
Did you know there are 2 kinds of space in a drawing? As an artist it is not only important to think about what you want to draw; it is also important to think about where you draw and where you don't draw. The entire space on the page is important.
For a drawing to look real, you must use your space carefully. Nothing must be too long, too high, too big, or too small. Everything must be the correct size or proportion. Using measurements help you make sure you draw the right size.
For a drawing to look real, you must use your space carefully. Nothing must be too long, too high, too big, or too small. Everything must be the correct size or proportion. Using measurements help you make sure you draw the right size.
- Break into groups of 2 or 3.
- One student will pose in a standing position. Using your pencil as a drawing and measuring tool, draw the outline/contour of the body, being careful to compare the parts of the body. All parts should be in proportion to each other and as a whole. Also pay attention to the positive and negative space. Is there too much negative space? Or not enough?
- Begin the drawing with simple lines and shapes, making sure to plan your space wisely. Keep the drawing simple! No need for details. Make sure to pay attention to length of arms compared to legs—length of body compared to length of head, etc.
- Complete 2 drawings.
Standards:
- VA:Cr2.1
- VA:Cr3.1