Realistic Insects Graphite Drawing & Composition, High School, Middle School Art

Have students show off their drawing skills and the techniques they've learned in your class while teaching about dynamic composition strategies. Students will choose an insect to draw from three different angles and use framing to create a strong focal point in this realistic insect drawing project. Students apply compositional strategies including filling the frame, adding contrast, and allowing elements to break the frame in the process of creating their final artwork. One viewpoint will have dominance in their final drawing, creating emphasis. The final results are a show stopper! The lesson is best taught after the basics of drawing: value, line, and texture have been covered.  Included: 5 Page Lesson Plan with National Standards, Big ideas, Goals, and Objectives, Final Outcomes, Instructional Materials, Student supplies, Detailed process, and Vocabulary as an editable word document. 26-page editable PowerPoint presentation & PDF Demonstration Video Dynamic Composition Tricks