A is for John James AUDUBON

A IS FOR AUDUBON. He was an illustrator of birds.

Here are some projects that you could do in the style of Audubon:

Materials: white drawing paper , colored pencils, water color pencils

Technique:  drawing techniques- shading, layering

Process: Lightly sketch with pencil your favorite bird. Make sure that you use all of your space. An easy way to do this is by making sure that your drawing touches three sides of your paper. Add colored pencils over your sketch. Layer colors to add depth and texture. Add the background environment that your bird lives in. Finish with water colored pencils , adding water to create an overall wash.

Art Center: photos of birds, drawing paper, chalk, colored pencils, water color pencils, kneaded erasers,  books about Audubon