Drawing lessons, part 2

     When we are drawing characters in our illustrations, we also want to show expression on their faces.  Today we practiced drawing showing how people feel by showing expression on their face. 

Can you tell how we are feeling?

Looks just like Mrs. Hays,

doesn't it?

sneaky

tired

angry

suprised

sick (with chicken pox)

angry

surprised

Drawing lessons, part 1

We are learning that when you draw people in the illustrations of your books, you don't want to draw stick people.  You want to draw people that look real.  Sometimes you might want to use a model to help you sketch a person.  Here we are modeling and sketching.