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Supplies:
- Crayola Crayons - 24 Count
- Cardstock Paper - 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm (5" x 5") - 2 pieces per student
- Toothpicks
- Pencils
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/cb6eab9e564f46f983fbf413ad8733a8-stepSml.png)
- Find pictures of the insect you want to draw.
- Use the picture as a guide to draw the insect on the cardstock paper.
- Add a few details in the background.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/19b4797b11dbf8cb55464720ae59a68c-stepSml.png)
- Cut out the main parts of your drawing.
- Place the cut-out on a piece of cardstock paper.
- Trace around it.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/47adc6a4a9f89d10177270293a7210f1-stepSml.png)
- Colour the entire paper with different colours of crayon.
- Press hard to cover the paper with a thick layer of wax colour.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/14f1cf48faf4641db0704fea1b19d0c4-stepSml.png)
- Place your drawing on a piece of newsprint paper.
- Cover the entire drawing with black crayon.
- Press hard and colour in different directions overlapping the colour as you go.
- Use a tissue to brush the small bits of crayon onto the newsprint as you work.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/a601083d56a7b983152628cdf66596d5-stepSml.png)
- Tape a wooden toothpick to the end of a marker.
- Leave about 1.5 cm extending past the end of the marker.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/20c1c067b95664a471b121e5d03318de-stepSml.png)
- Place the cutout drawing on top of the black crayoned paper.
- Use the toothpick tool to scratch an outline around the shapes.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/75be78859c84fd744ae517ba17158ac1-stepSml.png)
- Scratch different patterns into the surface.
- Use line and shape to create contrast and rhythm.
- Polish the finished drawing with a soft tissue.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/a619b1b9103b610c554cd7809eb24081-stepSml.png)
- View the finished drawing with fresh eyes.
- Are there spots that need attention?
- Have you used different lines and shapes to create patterns?
- Does the insect stand out against the background?
- Do the colours and patterns move your eye through the composition?
- Does the design suggest the energy of the insect?
- Does the surface shine?
- Is the paper in good condition?
- What do you like best about your drawing? Why?
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Science,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9