Mixed Up Names: Line Drawing

Mixed Up Names: Line Drawing 

Medium:  Markers

Reason for Lesson:  Lesson was designed to create an understanding of lines and negative space.

Label:  Line drawing

Prep Time: 5 mins, get a piece of paper and sharpie for each student.  

Preparation prior to lesson:  Collect one 8x11 piece of white contruction paper for each student. 

Class Time: 1 hour.

Materials:  

• 1 8x11 piece of white watercolor paper for each student
• Pencil
• Sharpie

Instructions to Lead Lesson: Discuss line drawings, talk about negative space.  Discuss how different lines can add texture to an art piece. Demonstrate how to write block letters.  I learned the easiest way was to have the children lightly write their letter then trace around it.

Step 1:  Draw the first letter of your first name in block form at the bottom of the page.

Continue filling the page up with all the letters of your name.  Mix them up, but always have them touching. Color in the letters with marker.

Step 2: Talk about the different textures different lines can have.  Discuss again negative space. Make areas of negative space by drawing lines between each letter.

Step 3:  Fill in the negative space with different line patters.  

Credit: http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2009/07/02/line-drawing-part-iii-name-designs/
Docent:  Kristin Wallace