DRAWING (2) - STAINED GLASS
NAME:_______________________
LESSON FOCUS:
This lesson focuses on creating a stained glass effect using white glue and chalk pastels on black
paper.
VOCABULARY:
Contour drawing: Drawing in which only contour lines are used to represent the subject matter.
Contour lines: Lines creating boundaries that separate one area from another. Contour lines
define edges and surface ridges of objects and figures.
Opaque: Quality of a material that does not let any light pass through. Opposite of transparent.
Pastels: Pigments held together with gum and molded into sticks.
Stained glass: Colored glass cut into pieces, arranged in a design, and joined with strips of lead.
PROCEDURE:
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Choose a subject matter that can be easily defined using contour lines.
Do several sketches.
Enlarge your best idea onto good paper using pencil.
Outline pencil lines with white glue and let dry overnight.
Fill in areas with opaque layers of chalk pastels.
Be sure to fill in the entire paper using bright colors and no black.
Your drawing will be considered complete when there is no black paper showing.
MATERIALS:
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18”x 24” manila sketch paper
Pencils
18” x 24” black paper
White glue
Chalk pastels (assorted colors)
Stained Glass Examples:
Student Example: