Drawing Techniques for Grade 1

1. Outlining

Outlining is the first step in drawing. It involves drawing the basic shapes and lines that will form the outline of your picture. Think of it like drawing the skeleton of your drawing before adding the details.

For example, if you want to draw a house, start by drawing a square for the house, a triangle for the roof, and rectangles for the windows and door. This gives you a clear structure to build upon.

2. Shading

Shading is the technique of adding light and dark areas to your drawing to create the illusion of depth and volume. It helps to make your drawing look more realistic. Think of it like adding shadows and highlights to your picture.

For example, if you are drawing a ball, you can shade the side that is facing away from the light to make it look round. The side facing the light will be lighter, and the side away from the light will be darker.

3. Cross-Hatching

Cross-hatching is a shading technique where you draw lines close together in one direction, and then draw another set of lines crossing over the first set at an angle. This creates a pattern that can be used to add texture and depth to your drawing.

For example, if you are drawing a tree, you can use cross-hatching to create the texture of the bark. Draw vertical lines for the main texture and then add diagonal lines to create a more detailed and realistic look.