OBJECTIVE: Students will: • Learn various techniques using the medium of charcoal and rendering with value.
Learn about the element of art called value.
Demonstrate understanding of shading techniques by rendering fabric so that it appears realistically three-dimensional
Drawing the American flag in charcoal from the book "Drawing from the Left Side of the Brain"
Student Example
The best way to do this project is with a view finder. Divide the area into 4 sections and draw each part. Identify your values. Put your whitest color next to your blackest color. Pay attention to soft and hard lines.
WHERE TO START.. Find a realistic black and white image of the American flag. Make sure that it has good contrast.