Requirements
- 1.
Make a list of drawing media.
- 2.
What is Chiaroscuro and what effect does it have on drawing?
- 3.
Draw a value scale with at least ten different values.
- 4.
What is the best way to begin drawing until you are sure all sizes, placement and proportions are correct?
- 5.
Know the difference between eye level, bird’s eye view and worm’s eye view.
- 6.
Show foreground, middle ground and background in a simple landscape.
- 7.
What is a “multi-media” drawing?
- 8.
Explain Linear Perspective and list at least four ways to achieve it when drawing a landscape.
- 9.
Draw a cylindrical object and a rectangular object grouped together a little below the eye, showing proper perspective, light and shade.
- 10.
Understand and describe these types of subject matter:
- a.
Portraits
- b.
Landscapes
- c.
Still Life
- d.
Abstract
- a.
- 11.
Draw an animal using simple shapes such as squares, triangles, rectangles.
- 12.
Make a freehand sketch of an animal showing, in values, the distribution of color.
- 13.
Make a drawing of some landscape near your home.
- 14.
Draw and shade in a still life. Make it personal and interesting. Add personal touches and objects that you are excited about. This will make your artwork more fun and easier for you to finish.
- 15.
Memorize Psalm 33:6 and discuss how it relates to drawing. References: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Claudia Nice.
Advanced requirements
Completed after the requirements above, for the advanced version of this honor.
- 1.
Have the Drawing honor.
- 2.
Who was Albret Durer and what was his contribution to drawing?
- 3.
Give three examples of contemporary artists known for their drawing skills.
- 4.
Draw a landscape using multi-media.
- 5.
Using three different media for each, draw three of the following:
- a.
Still Life
- b.
Landscape
- c.
Cityscape
- d.
Seascape
- e.
Portrait
- a.
- 6.
Choose one of the subjects in #5 and create a drawing at least 12 x 18” in pencil. Concentrate on good perspective and depth. Then, using a pencil, shade in your work with a minimum of 6-8 changes in value. Be sure to sign your work. When finished, display your work in a public venue.
- 7.
Memorize Psalm 104:24. Discuss how this verse relates to your drawing and how it can inspire your future works of art.
About this honor
- Category
- Arts and Crafts
- Skill level
- 2
- Division
- North American Division
- Edition
- 2014
- Original honor
- 2013
Requirements are published by AdventSource for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Advent Clubs reproduces them here for club leaders and links the original document above.