Symmetrically Sketched Spiders

In this lesson my student have been exploring the differences in draing techniques. Sketching and gestrual drawing vs. complex contour designs. For an exercise in sketching students were given one half of a spider and asked to finish the spider using sketching and shading. Student show off what they have learned about value and skethcing before partaking in a contour exersize.

This lesson is part of my native american unit. This particular lesson is done with 2nd grade. We study navajo designs and rugs. We then learn all about the meaning of symmetry. We create a symmetrical navajo design and do a resist process to finish. This is a good addition to the cultural unit.