Symmetry by Geometric Figures

Certain geometric figures possess line symmetry.

The figures in the photo are only a sampling of the geometric figures which possess symmetry

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At the end of our week in mass exposure to Symmetry-- we will do a fun little art activity that will exercise the brain. I will be interested in seeing how the students draw and if there is any pattern among the students.

BLIND CONTOUR DRAWING
Grade: Any Grade

When making a blind contour drawing, the eye is not watching the hand as it draws on the paper. Contour drawing is an excellent way to train the eye to draw what it really sees rather than what it thinks it sees.

The first contour drawings you do will look funny! However, with practice, you will find that you will be able to accurately record an image on paper without looking at your hand as it draws!

Materials
Pencils
Paper

Chalk

Blind fold

What You Do
Choose an object to draw.

Pick a point on the object where the eye can begin its slow journey around the contour or edge of the object. Remember, the eye is like a snail, barely crawling as it begins its journey.

When the eye begins to move, so should the hand holding the pencil. At no time should you look at your hand as it draws. Try drawing the entire contour of the object without lifting your pencil form the paper.

"Relax and keep it fun.. practice, practice, practice..."