Manipulating drawings | Art and design | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Setting an intention in art refers to an ______ to move toward achieving your bigger goal.
- 'action' ✓
Setting an intention in art is about choosing one specific ______ to experiment with in each piece you create.
- 'approach' ✓
An artist who uses fabric, scrap metal, and found objects is most likely exploring ...
- conventional art techniques.
- minimalism.
- unconventional materials. ✓
- realistic representation.
Which of the following is a benefit of drawing with purpose and intention?
- It helps in using up time instead of generating new ideas.
- It prevents mistakes from happening when generating new ideas.
- It gives focus to your approach, helping generate new ideas and refine concepts. ✓
- It makes your drawing more colourful when refining ideas.
Match each concept with the correct description about using unconventional surfaces and materials in art.
- unconventional surfaces
  
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  wood, metal, fabric, or found objects can give art a unique texture ✓
- new materials
  
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  plastic or fabric can give the artwork a different or new look ✓
- textures
  
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  rough, soft or smooth materials that make the art interesting to touch ✓
- creative results
  
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  experimenting with new materials leads to interesting outcomes ✓
To manipulate in art means to __________ or ______ elements in the artwork to achieve a specific effect.
- 'control or change' ✓

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Key learning points

Biro and hairspray can be used in drawings in different ways to create interesting effects.
Layering allows artists to infuse their unique voice and style into their drawings.
Artists manipulate their drawings to explore concepts and clarify their intentions and message.

Common misconception

Drawing always has to be neat, precise, and done with traditional materials like pencil.

Artists can experiment with non-traditional materials and looser techniques like splashes, drips and sprays to develop freedom and unexpected results.

Keywords

Manipulate - to control or change something to achieve a desired effect
Develop - expanding and refining an idea to create a more complete outcome
Layer - in art, adding materials or techniques on top of each other to create depth or texture