Drawing From Observation Rubric

Draw what you see!





Name:

Objective: Using the steps for observational drawing create an accurate perceptual pencil drawing of your metaphorical candy still life that considers a visual path, positive and negative space, and a wide value range. Grade yourself, then, turn it in to be graded. Excellent 22.5-25



Good 20-22



Satisfactory 17.5-19.5

Needs Improvement 15-17

Unsatisfactory 0-14.5

__ __/25 Objective • • • •

You created a metaphor with your candy arrangement You drew the still life in pencil from observation You used materials and followed steps correctly You completed all parts of the rubric and included it when turning your drawing in

__ __/25 Design • • • •

You chose a composition that illustrates your metaphor You used thumbnail sketches and a viewfinder to plan your drawing You considered your visual path to create an interesting composition You filled the page and used positive and negative space creatively

__ __/25 Studio Skills • • • •

You started lightly with the basic shapes You checked for accuracy You show form and space by layering values You fine tuned and added details.

__ __/25 Presentation • •

Your drawing has no tears, smudges or stray marks You took the time to complete your best drawing

___ ___/100 What is your metaphor? How have is the metaphor visible in your drawing?

What did you learn from this drawing that you did not know before in other drawings you have done?

What aspect of your drawing is the most successful?

Why?

What aspect of your drawing would you continue to improve on?

Why?