Shell Still Life
A challenging project in which
ninth grade Studio Art students were asked to
shade
sea shells using an imaginary light source. The main objective of this
lesson
was to
have students use value shading to give their shells the illusion
of three
dimensional
form.
A secondary objective was to eliminate all outlines
of the shells so that
contrasting
value is used to define the shell forms.
Students started with contour
drawing exercises. Next they were given the
task of
shading basic forms. Finally, using their five best shell drawings drawn
from
observation, students created their final shaded drawings.
Medium: Graphite pencil and
Charcoal Pencil
*Special thanks to Ken Schwab for the use of this lesson.

Natalie S. Eva V.

Victoria J.
Nicole D.
Tess Y. Renee D.