formal elements -secondary education resource

Formal Elements

What are the formal elements?

Colour

Tone

Shape Pattern Texture

Line

-Formal elements make up a piece of artwork.

“Drawing makes you see things clearer” David Hockney

Colour and Texture in an artwork

Claude Monet, Chrysanthemums

Learning Objectives:

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To know how to observe and create an accurate drawing from the still life objects using the formal elements of line, tone, shape and form

To understand what makes a good observational drawing using line, tone, shape and form

To be able to use materials effectively and accurately

To be able to draw what you see and not what you think you see

“All drawing is a constant balance between your observation, your concentration, your judgement and your technique… It is this close observation that will take your drawing to

the next level.” ~Artist

What makes a good drawing?

Accuracy correct tone and textures Proportion needs to be right

We want it to look like what were drawing

What should we think about when we are drawing?

The shapes/form of the objectWhat lines we could use for each section

of toneHow we can create texturesWhat area is the lightest/darkest areasProportionAccuracyAttention to detail

Techniques

1. Start with the rough outlines to get the proportions right

2. Add shade

3. Show contrast

Leonardo Da Vinci

Task

-Draw from the still life objects and from objects of your choice using line, tone, shape and form as discussed-Add shading, a variety of tones and accuracy.-Think about how you place the objects- If you have finished you could add some colour.