{"id":5812,"date":"2018-09-10T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/?p=5812"},"modified":"2019-06-14T13:44:41","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T17:44:41","slug":"the-sketchbook-medley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/the-sketchbook-medley","title":{"rendered":"The Sketchbook Medley"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Schools are back in session and art students across the world are working in their sketchbooks. In my own classes I begin each day with a 10 to 15 minute sketchbook assignment. 15 minutes is not much time. Most of my students\u2019 sketches are rough and unfinished after such a short period. However, I encourage them to return to some of their favorite sketches and develop them further.<\/p>\n

For my students, sketchbook prompts are just the first step in the development of a project titled, \u201cSketchbook Medley\u201d. I tell my students that they will, later in the year, combine imagery from their sketchbooks to create a more complete piece. This gives students time to consider what sketches they might combine. By the end of the year, they have a well-developed concept. <\/p>\n

Below is the project information that I share with students at the beginning of the year when discussing sketchbooks and again near the end of the year when they actually begin the \u201cSketchbook Medley\u201d. If you’re a teacher, you may give this assignment a try with your students. If you’re not a teacher, you can still do this exercise using the sketches you may already have in your sketchbook.<\/p>\n

Sketchbook Medley Student Handout<\/h2>\n

Link to Handout <\/a>(same as image below.)<\/p>\n

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Sketchbook Prompts<\/h2>\n

Let’s face it. Sometimes it can be a little difficult to come up with ideas for your sketchbook. There are subjects everywhere, but sometimes too many options leads to indecision. It doesn’t hurt to have a list for some drawing inspiration.<\/p><\/div>\n

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25 Days to Better Drawings<\/span>
Learn a new drawing concept and skill every day for 25 days. Each drawing concept taught includes a short drawing exercise (less than one hour) that reinforces the concept taught.
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The sketchbook prompts that I use with students differ from year to year. Below are ninety-nine sketchbook prompts you can use with your students or for use in your own sketchbook.<\/p>\n