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4th/5th Grade Secret Cities– Drawing in 3-d, shading

Secret Cities
The 4/5s learned  how to draw 3-d forms and include shading and shadows.  They stacked these shapes to make a “secret city”.  
I got this idea from a book about drawing by Mark Kistler.
Hand-drawn image of several flagpoles with various geometric shapes and flags displaying numbers and equations, enhanced with subtle shading.
Sketch of abstract structures labeled "City Hall" and "Office," featuring various shapes and configurations, enhanced with shading to give a 3-d drawing effect.

This artist had a series of television shows that taught kids how to draw 3-d pictures step-by-step.  Here is a video of a “secret city” mural.

Pencil sketch of abstract stacked shapes, including a heart and a "Hotel Delfino" sign with a small dolphin graphic.

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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

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