Autumn Value Grid Drawing Worksheets Autumn Art Shading Observation Drawing

This Autumn Value Grid Drawing resource helps students build drawing skills through observation, value shading and realism. Students study a black and white photograph square by square and transfer what they see into a blank grid, paying close attention to light, shadow, edges and subtle value shifts. The photographs were taken by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic).

It is a strong fit for grades 5 to 10. Using real autumn photographs instead of cartoon images gives older and more advanced students a more mature, skill-based challenge, while the grid gives them a clear system to follow. Some grade 5 students will be ready for it, especially if they already have some experience with shading or observational drawing.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 Instructions and Classroom Ideas Page explaining photograph value grid drawing and its student benefits
• 1 How to Use Grid Draws Page with step-by-step teacher directions
• 1 Classroom Use Ideas Page with five ways to use the resource
• 1 Autumn Grid Drawings Booklet Cover Page, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Autumn KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about autumn
• 1 Autumn Poem Page, a literacy connection
• 20 Autumn Photograph Value Grid Drawing Worksheets, each with a value scale to help students identify dark, medium and light values. Subjects: lumpy pumpkin, velvet pumpkin, pinecone, pumpkin pair, pumpkin in a field, autumn flowers, pinecones growing, gingko leaves, leaf on a log, fallen leaves, autumn leaves, cone flowers, fox, bouquet, flowers, sunflower, autumn collection, Japanese maple leaves, dahlia and trees
• 1 Autumn Art Challenge Page with an additional value grid drawing activity
• 1 Autumn Drawing Prompt Page where students create a woodland scene with warm golden hues and crisp autumn air

HOW TO USE IT

Use it for autumn or fall art lessons, value and shading units, observational drawing practice, realism lessons, independent studio work, sub plans, art centers and homeschool art. It works as a one-page skill builder, part of a longer realism unit, or a booklet students complete over several classes.

The grids and photographs are already prepared, so you do not need to find references or make your own grid systems. That leaves you free to teach value, contrast, texture, form and drawing accuracy.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

It is best suited for grades 5 to 10, and works for art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators, substitute teachers and middle school or high school teachers.

How long will it take?

It depends on the image, the student’s skill level and how much time is spent on value and detail. Some pages may take one to two classes, while more detailed pages or booklet use can stretch across multiple classes.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

What skills does it support?

Observation, value shading, realism, drawing accuracy, hand-eye coordination, patience, attention to detail and artistic confidence.

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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 in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Any clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic