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GRADES 3–5 · Mouths · Realistic Observation

The Lower Lip Light: Look and Compare

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make two observed studies with one corrected relationship. Focus on the lower lip light.

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

Leave a light area to show a rounded lip.

  1. Use one mirror view or teacher-approved reference. Make the first drawing lightly and compare width, height, and angle.
  2. Draw the meeting line.
  3. Add the lower lip edge lightly.
  4. Shade below and beside a reserved light area.
  5. Circle a mismatch in the first study. Make a second study correcting that one relationship before adding detail.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: A solid dark lower lip

Repair: Keep the lightest area unshaded.

Check your work: What became closer to the reference, and how can you tell?

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

The Lower Lip Light: Look and Compare · Practice page

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

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

My evidence: What became closer to the reference, and how can you tell?

I changed __________________ because I noticed __________________.

My next practice goal: __________________________________________________