Bubbles Illustration
Learn how to draw transparent, iridescent bubbles with chalk.
Objective: In this lesson, students will experiment with color and shine as they learn to draw transparent bubbles. Students can exercise their observation skills as well as creativity.
Dixon Ticonderoga Materials:
- Prang® Construction Paper, Black, 50 sheets of 9" x 12", #P6303
- Prang® Hygieia Chalk, 12 count, #X31144
- Prang® Ambrite Chalk, 12 count, #X53012
- Prang® Pastello Chalk, 12 count, #X10441
- Prang® Sketcho Oil Crayons, 12 count, #X11660
- Ticonderoga® Yellow #2 Soft Pencils, 12 count, #X13812
- Variety of circle shaped objects
- Bottle of bubbles (optional)
Step 1
Introduce the materials to your students. Give a quick demonstration of each material they will be using.
Step 2
Optional: If you have a bottle of bubbles available, blow a few bubbles for reference. Point out how the light reflects on their surfaces. Note the variety of colors and swirls.
Step 3
Trace as many circle objects and draw as many bubble pops as desired with a pencil.
Step 4
Next add lines of shine to the bubbles using Prang® Hygieia Chalk. Retrace the pencil circles to create each bubble’s outline. Add a few curving highlights along the right and left side of each bubble to create a reflection effect. And of course, don’t forget to retrace the bubble pop lines!
Step 5
Lastly, add color to the bubbles using Prang® Ambrite Chalk and Prang® Pastello Chalk, or Prang® Sketcho Oil Crayons, making sure to leave at least part of the bubbles black to make them look transparent.
National Core Arts Standards
Creating, Anchor Standard 1
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Creating, Anchor Standard 2
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Creating, Anchor Standard 3
Refine and complete artistic work.