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Drawing from observation

How do artists make flat paper look real?

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  1. 1Colour and mark-makingSeedlings · Reception–Y1 · 4 objectivesStart
  2. 2Pulse and rhythmSeedlings · Reception–Y1 · 4 objectivesStart
  3. 3Drawing from observationExplorers · Years 2–5 · 4 objectivesStart
  4. 4Pitch, notation and compositionExplorers · Years 2–5 · 4 objectivesStart
  5. 5Identity portrait projectPioneers · Years 7–9 · 4 objectivesStart
  6. 6Drawing and observation studioPioneers · Year 7 · 4 objectivesStart
  7. 7Printmaking and pattern across culturesPioneers · Year 8 · 4 objectivesStart
  8. 8Personal project: from brief to exhibitionPioneers · Year 9–10 · 4 objectivesStart
  9. 9Song-writing and productionPioneers · Years 7–9 · 4 objectivesStart
  10. 10Rhythm, riffs and ensemblePioneers · Year 7 · 4 objectivesStart
  11. 11Harmony, chords and film musicPioneers · Year 8 · 4 objectivesStart
  12. 12Music technology and productionPioneers · Year 9–10 · 4 objectivesStart

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