how to draw a tree
Learn to draw a mysterious looking tree.. The examples below are from a 3rd grade class. Lesson includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions with a child's project shown completed.
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- photographs of trees 4 reference
- step-by-step instructions with pictures of the project
- a lesson plan (including California State Visual Art Standards)
references
step-by-step instructions
lesson plan
objective
Students will be familiar with various trees. They will know the irregular lines in tree branches. Students will have experience working with charcoal + tissue for manipulating medium.
materials
- 9"x12" white construction paper
- charcoal
- tissues
- charcoal
- tissues
activity
- demonstrate how to properly use + blend charcoal
- clean tissue under least dominant hand eliminates some unwanted fingerprints
- follow step-by-step instructions to begin drawing
- this project takes time + patience, as well as most artwork does
- it gets very messy so students might want to wear smocks or roll up long sleeves
- have fun!
- clean tissue under least dominant hand eliminates some unwanted fingerprints
- follow step-by-step instructions to begin drawing
- this project takes time + patience, as well as most artwork does
- it gets very messy so students might want to wear smocks or roll up long sleeves
- have fun!
clean-up
- assign students jobs
- desks need to be wiped, hands washed, materials put away, projects collected
- desks need to be wiped, hands washed, materials put away, projects collected
variation
- draw a tree in another season (with leaves, dropping leaves, snow on branches)
-use extra large paper
- use colored paper
-try painting using black ink
-use extra large paper
- use colored paper
-try painting using black ink
California state visual art standards
1.0 ARTISTIC PERCEPTION
Analize Art Elements and Principles of Design
1.5 Identify and describe elements of art in works of art, emphasizing line, color, shape/form, texture, space, and value.
2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Skills, Processes, Materials, and Tools
2.1 Explore ideas for art in a personal sketchbook.nonrepresentational works of art.
4.0 AESTHETIC VALUING
Derive Meaning
4.1 Compare and contrast selected works of art and describe them, using appropriate vocabulary of art.
Analize Art Elements and Principles of Design
1.5 Identify and describe elements of art in works of art, emphasizing line, color, shape/form, texture, space, and value.
2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Skills, Processes, Materials, and Tools
2.1 Explore ideas for art in a personal sketchbook.nonrepresentational works of art.
4.0 AESTHETIC VALUING
Derive Meaning
4.1 Compare and contrast selected works of art and describe them, using appropriate vocabulary of art.