This document provides directions for students to write an artist statement reflecting on a shape and value drawing assignment. The statement must be at least one paragraph and address: 1) Techniques used to develop the piece like use of value, form, proportion, etc. 2) How the techniques were used to make the drawing successful, unique, or meaningful. 3) The planning process including how the composition was chosen and steps taken to complete the final product. 4) Any inspiration from class or otherwise. 5) If the drawing is personally meaningful and why or why not. 6) How the skills could be used in the future, in art class or otherwise.

1. DIRECTIONS:Written in essay form and using complete sentences, compose an Artist Statement of at least one paragraph that
addresses each of the following components:
- What techniques did you use to develop this piece? (Look at the criteria above for examples!)
- How did you use these techniques to make your drawing successful, unique, and/or meaningful?
- Discuss the planning process: How did you choose your final composition for this drawing? What steps did you
take in order to get to the final product?
- Were you inspired by anything you saw or experienced in class or otherwise?
- Is your drawing meaningful to you personally? Why or why not? If it does not, what could you have done differently to
make it meaningful?
- How could you use any of these skills in the future? (In art class or outside of class.)
Please use the back of this sheet to complete your reflection. A typed response is also
permitted.
APPEL • ART 1 • SHAPE ANDVALUE DRAWING RUBRIC / REFLECTION
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STUDIO SKILLS PRESENTATION
You created a a shape
& value drawing on
18”x24” paper from
observation of 1-3
objects. (5 pts)
Your paper is divided
so that at least half is
filled by your
drawing, and the
remaining area
contains a value scale
and three thumbnail
sketches. (5 pts)
Your drawing shows a
sense of space by
representing the object
as well as the background
behind it. (4 pts)
You used your viewfinder
and/or the “keys to
composition” (size, view,
and placement) to create
a dynamic composition
which shows good
balance of positive and
negative space. (6 pts)
Your drawing creates the illusion of form
by avoiding the use of dark outlines and
instead uses shapes of values to build up a
sense of form and space. (5 pts)
Objects drawn are in proportion and
sighting was used to depict accurate
angles. (5 pts.)
You have all 7 values from your value scale
represented within your drawing. (5 pts)
You avoided smudging, instead relying only
on your pencil marks and pencil pressure
to make value shifts. (3 pts)
You used every class period productively
and appropriately. (2 pts)
The final drawing is
evident of quality,
time, thought, and
care. (5 pts.)
There are no pencil
smudges, ripped
areas, excess creases,
or unnecessary marks
on your final piece.
(5 pts.)
/10 /10 /20 /10
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STUDIO SKILLS PRESENTATION
You addressed all questions
of the reflection completely.
(1 point for addressing each
question, 4 points for
elaborating on your response)
Your reflection is written
using complete sentences.
(3 pts)
Your ideas are clearly
communicated through
your choices of words. (2
pts)
Your reflection uses correct
grammar, punctuation, and
spelling.
Your reflection is written
legibly or typed.
/10 /5 /5 /5
YOUR NAME:
SHAPE & VALUE DRAWING:
ARTIST STATEMENT REFLECTION:

2. APPEL • ART 1 • SHAPE ANDVALUE DRAWING RUBRIC / REFLECTION