he goals of this project are to study shadows on both colored and white surfaces, to draw texture on a flat surface, and to think about composition. This project builds upon the lessons learned in Drawing A Small Object on White Paper

To complete this project gather these things together:

1. A small sheet of white paper to include the composition.
2. One small object of your choice (darker than the white paper).
3. Either a full sheet of 14" x 17" white drawing paper, or a 1/4 sheet of BFK Rives (11" x 15").
4. Your pastels.
5. Eraser.
6. Tape.
7. Drawing board.
8. Wet paper towel (for cleaning hands).
9. An interesting textured surface for your set-up.

If you have not done so already, read these essays:

Mixing Color on Paper
Maintaining A Clean Drawing
The Color of Shadows
Measuring Proportion
Using A Viewing Frame

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