JULIE NISKANENTeaching
 
           
     
Drawing II
 
           
   
Historical Drawing
 
       
       
     

Assignment Description:
18 x 24" charcoal drawing


Choose a historical event to base your drawing on. It can be from any time in history. Do some research on this period or event. Find some images to use as references for the drawing. Stay true to the event and time period (what was the style like - clothes, cars, buildings, etc.?). You can emphasize the drama or excitement of the image.

Things to consider:
Place, location
Figures, people (hair, clothes, etc.)
Mood, setting
Other obejcts important to the event

 
       
     
Student historical drawings
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