Embrace the Grid

I like to introduce grid drawing to students so they know it's a tool they can use if needed, but I didn't want to spend a lot of time on a traditional project that would take a long time to complete. I was also on a mission to make sure that students know how to use the materials in their personal art supply kits and are comfortable using them. That's how this project was born!

Here is my test before introducing it to the students- a drawing of one of our roosters.

Instead of hiding the grid we embraced it, switching technique or medium in every neighboring square. Students could use their own photo or a creative commons photo. We printed the photos with the grid on them and then drew on one inch grid paper with thin blue lines.

Here is the handout that I posted for students: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hqzbI_m761hJCKvQ1_fiVgGUI0TP8X4_gn594-R44Nw/copy