When comparing these two pictures, name two

things on the left that are out of proportion?

Neck and Hair Nose and Forehead

 Grid
Dra wing
Worth 100 Points

Mr. Klaber’s Shakira Grid Drawing (animation)

 What is a Grid Drawing?
• A drawing that utilizes a grid to simplify
the proportions and shapes of a desired
photo.
 Why Grid?

• It’s easy to
learn and helps
train the eye in
the matter of
proportion.
• Describes the size,
location or amount of
one element to
another (or to the
whole) in a work.
P O P QUIZ!
Famous Grid Artist: Chuck Close

• Photo-Realist
Painter
• Life was filled
with tragedy at a
young age
• Confined in
wheelchair
 Chuck Close: Gridding Process

• Starts with
gridded photo
• Transfers scaled
grid onto canvas
• He always starts
in a corner of the
canvas
Chuck Close: Examples of W o r k

Big Self
Portrait,
Chuck Close,
1967
(pencil)
Chuck Close: Examples of W o r k

Abbildung 8:
Leslie, Chuck
Close, 1973
(painting)
Chuck Close: Examples of W o r k

Mark, Chuck
Close, 1979
(painting)
Chuck Close: Examples of W o r k

Lucas, Chuck
Close, 1993
(painting)
 Chuck Close: Other Links

• Chuck Close: Process and

Collaboration
• The Colbert Report Interview
(2010)
• Chuck Close: Details
 How to Grid Draw :

• Find your photo

and make sure
it’s at least 8 or
more inches on
each side (width
and height)
 How to Grid Draw :
• Make 1 inch by 1
inch squares all
over your photo
so it looks like
this:
 How to Grid Draw:
• Grid your
drawing paper 2
inches by 2
inches and in the
same dimension
as the photo so it
looks like this:
 Breaking it Down:
• When you are working on one individual
grid, it helps to break it down further to see
where lines intersect and where details
should go:
• There are two different
methods of grid drawing:
–Grid at a Time
–Outline Drawing
 Example of a Grid at a Time:
• Solely focus on
one square at a
time drawing,
shading
everything
perfectly before
moving on to the
next one.
 Example of a Outline Drawing:

• Solely focus on
getting the
major lines and
details first.
Then going back
and completing
the shading.
 The Benefits of Using a
Drawing Grid
Composition & Design Tool
Reference Points
Simplifies Drawing Complex
Subjects
Accuracy
 Activity:
Using Grid
 Instruction:

1.The class will be group into five and

will be given a specific image to be
drawn
2.The group will draw the image using
grid
3.The student work will be graded
according to rubrics
Fulfills activity: Create a grid on both your photo and final drawing paper. Complete a self portrait
filling in values in each square. Completes all prep work including sketches, mark making and value
activities; completes a self evaluation worksheet and participates in class critique.
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Creativity and Originality: How original, daring, and inventive is your drawing? Did you put effort in
being creative and using your own style and drawing skills?
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Elements and Principles: Were the elements and principles of art used to make the visual elements
work well (value, texture, pattern)? Did you show an understanding of art techniques?
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Effort and Craftsmanship: Is the work neat, clean, organized and presented well, and done with
effort and care? Did you take your time in creating the grid and completing each square?
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Work Habits: Did you stay on task, pay attention to presentations, participate in discussion? Was
the student cooperative? Did the student act appropriately and provide appropriate feedback? Was
the student respectful of supplies, materials, space, and others?
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