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Macaroni Still Life

Objective:  To study contour and value in drawing irregular shapes.  To enlarge objects proportionately.

Steps:

1.  Arrange 8-10 pieces of raw macaroni, with different shapes, on a small piece of black construction paper.

2.  Draw the shapes on a larger sheet of white paper with a pencil, enlarging them to fill the space.

3.  Use your pencil to shade in the values of the macaroni pieces, where the curves are indicated.

4.  Shade in the background a darker value than the macaroni.

Examples: