First Year Drawing by D. R. Augsburg First Year Drawing by D. R. Augsburg    

Lesson 15: Drawing Gates (Direction, Action, and Rhythm)

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In this lesson, children practice drawing gates. Note how single strokes are used to represent wooden boards.

The instructor demonstrates drawing gate A using the side of a very short piece of crayon. Point out how lines are used to show direction - vertical, horizontal, and diagonal. Direct children to copy the drawn example over the week until they master it.

Repeat the prior set of steps for gate B.