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GRADES 3–5 · Hair · Realistic Observation

Draw Coils and Texture: Look Closely

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Create an observed study beside a revised study, focusing on draw coils and texture. Use the subject steps as practice before making this final pair or set.

Shared feature reference for Hair
Shared feature reference. It may not show this task’s exact pose, accessory, or style. Use the teacher’s matching reference too.

Draw it step by step

Texture can be suggested without drawing every hair. Work from a mirror or one teacher-approved photograph. Try to show what you actually see, not a memorized symbol.

  1. Study the reference for 30 seconds. Name two visible shapes and compare their widths or heights before drawing.
  2. Observe the silhouette and hairline.
  3. Make light and dark groups that follow the hairstyle.
  4. Add short curved marks in selected places; keep some areas quiet.
  5. Compare your study with the reference. Revise one contour or placement and add only the shadows you can actually see.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: Adding small details before the main shapes and placement are clear.

Repair: Return to the first subject step: Observe the silhouette and hairline. Compare the biggest shapes before refining.

Check your work: Did you preserve the observed shape instead of filling everything with marks? Point to one measured or observed relationship that became more accurate.

Materials: pencil, eraser, paper, and a mirror or teacher-approved reference. Optional black drawing pen; no painting required.

Draw Coils and Texture: Look Closely · Practice page

Name ____________________ Make light trials first. Divide a box further if your task needs extra versions.

1 · Observe and plan
2 · First drawing
3 · Change one choice
4 · Independent application

My evidence: Did you preserve the observed shape instead of filling everything with marks? Point to one measured or observed relationship that became more accurate.

I changed __________________ because I noticed __________________.

My next practice goal: __________________________________________________