Fractured Drawing

I started this semester's drawing/painting class with some basic shading. They had to do a "fractured drawing." The goal was to use the entire value scale from dark to light using only a regular pencil and to add contrast in the shaded shapes. There also had to be some kind of hidden image within the drawing. I am really proud of the assignments that were completed. I have some great artists in my class this semester!

My example for the students included an adorable pikachu. I always have so much fun making the art with them.