At-Home Art: “At Home” Still Life
/Adult supervision and involvement is always advised.
Art Focus: Observational drawing
Fine Motor Skills: Drawing
Time Duration: 45-60 minutes
Vocabulary
Still life
Observation
Composition
Objective: To create a still life drawing by observing objects from life
Materials
Drawing tools: pencils, markers, colored pencils, pastels, crayons, etc.
8.5” x 11” or larger white paper — the bigger the better!
Fun objects to draw — fruit, toys, books, stuffed animals, blocks, pillows, etc.
Instructions:
Gather objects from around the house, and arrange them on the table or on the floor in a composition (i.e. arrangement) you like. Make sure you place the objects (and your “composition” of them) in good lighting.
Focus closely on your objects, and try your best to draw them as your eye sees them.
Coloring your drawing is optional. Once you’ve finished your drawing, try drawing the same objects from different angles or try rearranging them.