Arty Factory

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Art & Design,

 

Use Arty Factory To Develop Drawing Skills And Techniques

Arty Factory is a useful resource for developing the drawing skills of pupils at Key Stage 3 and beyond. It focuses on using the media of pencil, pens and ink. The website takes teachers and pupils through developing an image from a pencil sketch into a work that includes colour added by the use of watercolours. Basic drawing skills in pencil are covered and the techniques of cross-hatching and stippling to create tone and texture when working with ink.

There are links to worksheets that can be given to pupils to support them in developing these techniques. Examples of works by artists are provided to demonstrate how the techniques have been used. For instance, hatching and cross-hatching examples that can be printed for reference in the classroom. The use of techniques to create tone and texture are examined step-by-step to help pupils develop sophistication in their own work. This is a useful website for teachers developing their own scheme of work or for those who wish to supplement current schemes with other resources.