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GRADES 3–5 · Mouths · Construction

The Upper Lip Bow: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make one labeled shape plan and one drawing built from it. Focus on the upper lip bow.

Shared feature reference for Mouths
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

Notice the small changes at the center of the upper lip.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Mark the center and corners.
  3. Connect them with the observed upper-lip curve.
  4. Compare the two sides without forcing symmetry.
  5. In the second half rebuild the subject using your plan, then remove guides that no longer help.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: A sharp letter M on every face

Repair: Soften or change the center to match the reference.

Check your work: Can you point to three landmarks that helped place the drawing?

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

The Upper Lip Bow: Plan It in Shapes · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: The Upper Lip Bow
2 · First plan
3 · Revise one choice
4 · Independent application

My evidence: Can you point to three landmarks that helped place the drawing?

I changed __________________ because I noticed __________________.

My next practice goal: __________________________________________________