This is the Realism stage. We can help the preteen’s logical mind catch up to their desire to create more realism in their art. Their art develops naturally and improves rapidly when given consistent exposure to lessons that teach how to use the elements of art. Without this information, many preteens give up on art with the idea that they don’t have the talent. Early Realistic Drawing • Gained control of large and small muscle groups; the preteen enjoys activities that require greater detail and control • Becomes less fully-dependent on “outline” as the only means of portraying likeness of the subjects • Strives to make meaningful art by drawing subjects that they share a connection with; may draw the same subject repeatedly • Strives to mix colors close to what they see; less invention and imagination are used as child strives for more realism Later Realistic Drawing • Begins to apply visual cues such as overlap to show placement or horizon line and size to show distance • As light, shade, and textural effects are introduced, their art work takes on a greater realism • Enjoyment increases as the child gains confidence in their abilities to draw from direct observation
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