Vocabulary
Outline
outermost edge of an object
Contour Line
lines that show dramatic change in the surface of an object
Implied Line
a line in an artwork that is not physically there but suggested by points in the artwork
Still-Life
a painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects, typically including fruit and flowers and objects contrasting with these in texture, such as bowls and glassware.
Highlight
concentration of light on an object
Cast Shadow
shadow from the object that is cast onto another surface
Core of the Shadow
Shadow that is on the object you are drawing
Reflected Light
Light that is redirected onto the object
Transitional Light
The middle values of a drawing that rest in between highlights and shadows
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Observational drawings from still-life settings allow students to practice their fine motor skills. Students will incorporate lessons in shading to make their observational drawings look realistic. 

Resources
Click here for the shaded sphere

Please see the 6th grade and 7th grade pages to refresh your memory on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design!

See Some Student Examples