I also did an exercise where I showed kids 4 images of highly characterized animals one at a time. ![]() I decided to omit the more specific questions, and instead have a discussion about it. I considered adding more questions such as “How will you show the characteristic in the drawing?” For example “nervous” might be shown by narrowed eyes or hair standing on end. The questions start broad, and become narrower with each step, until kids are asked to think about what their drawing will communicate to the audience. What is one word that you want people to use to describe your character?.How does the character feel in this moment?.What characteristics does your character have?.One of the ways I encouraged kids to enhance their drawing was with a brainstorming form. Bonus points if you can bring in some artistically-minded volunteers to circulate and offer one-on-one help! You can sit and draw with them, available to give suggestions and help when needed. After that, let them choose which steps to follow, or draw on their own. For example, we started with the Hedgehog drawing from Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute. Then, give the kids 50 minutes of free drawing time! You could have them start by all following the same steps, and sharing their results. Encourage kids to use light, loose pressure rather than pressing hard on the page. Explain how drawings are built up of smaller shapes, and that drawings are much easier if you break them down into steps. Spend 5 – 10 minutes discussing characterization and artistic style, using your PowerPoint and the characterization tips I outline below. Step-by-Step Drawing Books (like the ones by Heegyum Kim).There are many more expensive artist tools, but for the purposes of this program Sharpies were fine) marker-pens (because we had them on hand, we used Sharpie Ultra Fine Tip markers.Paper (could be whole sheets, or cut into fourths).a PowerPoint that encourages kids to analyse and compare character illustrations.Note: If you plan to photocopy pages to have everyone draw the same illustration, ensure that you are following the proper copyright laws for your area. She is the queen of characters and simple line drawing. I HIGHLY recommend that you purchase multiple copies of Heegyum Kim’s Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute, and the rest of her series. Paper, pencils, marker-pens, and drawing books from your collection. It’s so simple: no special materials are needed. I was shocked by how quickly this program filled. ![]() But it’s also about characterization skills. They also learn how to develop their own personal style, and how to infuse their drawings with characterization. ![]() This program was a huge draw (sorry I had to!) Kids come together and learn how to draw cute animals step by step.
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