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Shadow Art


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Similar to the Photo Doodles assignment, this one uses shadows to create pieces of art. Invented by artist Vincent Bal, the key here is to use your imagination and ask “what if?” What if this shape wasn’t the shadow of a teacup but the body of an elephant? Or the tip of a dart is a cowboy hat? Using shadows as the basis for your drawing will force you to get creative and think of all the fun possibilities a simple shadow might be.

Watch the video below to learn more about this art form.

TIP: As he mentions in the video, using the sun as your lightsource is too hit or miss and can change on a dime. Try using a singular spotlight or strong lamp that creates a caste shadow in one clear direction.


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  • done Welcome
  • done Class Rules
  • done Grade 6/7s
    • done Fine Arts >
      • done Scavenger Hunt
      • skip What does an artist do?
      • done Introduction to Art
      • done Collaborative Banner
      • done Bypass your Catalogue
      • done Charcoal Still Life
      • done Pencil Portrait
      • skip Printmaking
      • done Form and 3D sculpting
      • done Exquisite Corpse
    • Drama >
      • Done - Basics of Theater
      • Done - Improv
      • Dance and Movement
      • Done: Twisted Fairy Tales
  • Grade 8s
    • Fine Arts >
      • Explorations >
        • Done - Drawing >
          • Done - Metamorphosis
        • Done - History
        • Done -0 Pride of Self
        • Done - Microscopic Art
        • Done - Animation
        • Done - Activism
        • Done - Graffiti Art
        • Done - Book Poetry
        • Done - Junk Art
    • Drama >
      • Done - Improv >
        • Done - Warm Up
        • Done - Finals 2019
      • Done - Car Plays
      • Done - Tableau
      • Done - Musical Theatre
  • Toolbox
    • Done - Drawing
    • Mixed Media
    • Animation
    • Artist Statement
  • Elements
    • Line - Doodle
    • Done - Value and Shading
    • Colour
  • Checkout
  • Special Projects
    • Bump-Out