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Drawing material and still life objects (man-made objects).

ClassNotes Team 3 MIN READUPDATED 28 JUN 2026

WEEK: 8

TOPIC: Drawing material and still life objects (man-made objects).

Objectives

At the end of this Module, Pupils should be able to:

  • Identify still-life objects.
  • Named the material used in drawing still life objects.
  • Draw and shade still-life objects.

LEARNING MATERIALS

  • Pencil
  • Drawing book
  • Different colours
  • Artworks
  • Explanatory posters/pictures
  • Explanatory Video

CONTENT

Still, life objects are objects that cannot move. They are called inanimate objects. That is they do not have life. Examples are chalkboards, chairs, desks, tables, bags etc.

Materials used when drawing still-life objects

  1. A  pencil (2B, 3b or 4B)
  2. An eraser.
  3.  Drawing book or paper that looks like a drawing book.

A technique used when drawing still-life objects

  1. Objects are drawn from a transparent wireframe form…