3-3 Contour Drawing for Grade 1

What is Contour Drawing?

Contour drawing is a way of drawing where you focus on the outline of an object. Instead of drawing the inside details, you concentrate on the shape and edges of the object. This helps you see and understand the form better.

Key Concepts of 3-3 Contour Drawing

• Focus on the Outline
• Use Continuous Lines
• Observe and Draw Slowly

Focus on the Outline

When you do a contour drawing, you only draw the lines that show where the object starts and ends. Imagine you are drawing the shape of a balloon. You would draw the line around the balloon without worrying about the strings or the knot. This helps you see the basic shape of the object clearly.

Use Continuous Lines

In contour drawing, you should try to draw without lifting your pencil from the paper. This means you keep your pencil on the paper and move it around the object. Imagine you are drawing a circle. You start at one point and keep drawing until you come back to the starting point. This helps you see how the parts of the object connect.

Observe and Draw Slowly

Contour drawing is all about careful observation. You need to look at the object very closely and draw it slowly. Imagine you are drawing a teddy bear. You would look at the edges of the bear's head, arms, and legs, and draw them one by one. This helps you understand the shape and form of the object better.

Examples

Let's say you are drawing an apple. First, you look at the outline of the apple and draw the shape without lifting your pencil. You observe the roundness and the slight curve where the stem is. Then, you move to the stem and draw its outline, keeping your pencil on the paper. This way, you create a continuous line that shows the shape of the apple clearly.

Why It Matters

Contour drawing helps you improve your ability to see and understand shapes. It teaches you to focus on the basic form of an object, which is important in art. By practicing contour drawing, you can learn to draw more accurately and confidently.