Lesson 1: 3D pencil drawings

Before starting this unit, you might want to check that the children can recall:

• The term shading and the purpose of shading in art.

• The shading grip (how to hold a pencil for shading).

• The four rules of shading (use the side of the pencil, shade in one direction, press evenly, leave no gaps).

• Tone is how light or dark something is.

• Dark tones show where there is less light on an object; they are created by pressing firmly with the pencil when shading.

• Light tones show where there is more light on the subject; less pressure is needed when shading to create lighter tones.