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Grid DrawingWorth 100 PointsMr. Klabers Shakira Grid Drawing (animation)

What is a Grid Drawing?A drawing that utilizes a grid to simplify the proportions and shapes of a desired photo.

Why Grid?Its easy to learn and helps train the eye in the matter of proportion.

Describes the size, location or amount of one element to another (or to the whole) in a work.

POP QUIZ!

When comparing these two pictures, name two things on the left that are out of proportion?

Neck and HairNose and Forehead

Yes. The nose and forehead are WAY OFF! Time to go to the next slide.

Nope. Those are fine. Its the nose and forehead that are WAY OFF!

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Famous Grid Artist: Chuck ClosePhoto-Realist PainterLife was filled with tragedy at a young ageConfined in wheelchair

Chuck Close: Gridding ProcessStarts with gridded photoTransfers scaled grid onto canvasHe always starts in a corner of the canvas

Chuck Close: Interview

Chuck Close: Examples of WorkBig Self Portrait, Chuck Close, 1967(pencil)

Chuck Close: Examples of WorkAbbildung 8: Leslie, Chuck Close, 1973 (painting)

Chuck Close: Examples of WorkMark, Chuck Close, 1979(painting)

Chuck Close: Examples of WorkLucas, Chuck Close, 1993(painting)

Chuck Close: Other LinksChuck Close: Process and CollaborationThe Colbert Report Interview (2010)Chuck Close: Details

How to Grid Draw:

How to Grid Draw (Recap):Find your photo and make sure its at least 8 or more inches on each side (width and height)

How to Grid Draw (Recap):Make 1 inch by 1 inch squares all over your photo so it looks like this:

How to Grid Draw (Recap):Grid your drawing paper 2 inches by 2 inches and in the same dimension as the photo so it looks like this:

Breaking it Down:When you are working on one individual grid, it helps to break it down further to see where lines intersect and where details should go:

There are two different methods of grid drawing:Grid at a TimeOutline Drawing

Example of a Grid at a Time:Solely focus on one square at a time drawing, shading everything perfectly before moving on to the next one.

Example of a Outline Drawing:Solely focus on getting the major lines and details first. Then going back and completing the shading.

Example of a Outline Drawing:Solely focus on getting the major lines and details first. Then going back and completing the shading.

Grid Drawing Objectives:Student will understand the concept of drawing with a grid.Student will utilize the elements of art to create a realistic drawing in black and white.

Dani & Cristy by Dani Grimes, 2010

Grid Drawing Objectives:Students will learn about proportion and utilize this knowledge in their drawings. Student will create work that demonstrates shape, volume, depth, proportion, and dimension

Biggie Smalls by Lindsay Gaspara, 2009

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