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This Grid Drawing Practice Pack helps middle and high school students improve their drawing skills with 10 original, high-quality photographs and matching grid templates. It is made for observational drawing, proportion and shading practice.

Grid drawing is a classic technique that helps students copy or enlarge an image by working one square at a time, which builds precision, attention to detail and confidence. Students can use any medium, such as pencil, charcoal, markers or pastels. If they can make a mark, they can complete these drawings.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE, AMERICAN ENGLISH)

• 10 original photographs with grid overlay
• 10 blank grid templates
• Step-by-step student instructions for grid drawing
• How to Use Templates guide
• Art medium suggestions
• Workbook cover page

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for homeschool drawing lessons, fast finishers, bell ringers and warm-ups, sub plans or self-paced practice. Keep a grid drawing folder for early finishers, or print a set and store it in a sub tub for emergency absences.

Photocopy the templates for art centers or independent practice, laminate the instruction pages for long-term use, or show them on a document camera or projector for class demonstrations.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Middle and high school students, both beginners and more advanced, in the classroom, at home or as independent learners.

Do students need special materials?

No. Any drawing medium works.

Is it no-prep?

Yes. Print and go, or store copies in a sub tub.

Is it editable?

No. The resource is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (1)

★★★ “Grids are very helpful to practice with when I'm gearing up for their self portrait project. It was nice to have this many to choose from for practice.” Dawn M.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this resource for personal use, classroom instruction or homeschool education.

YOU MAY NOT: post it online for free access, resell it, or share it with other educators. Additional licenses must be purchased for multiple users.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic