Monochromatic Animal Illustrations

As I have said before, students love a challenge. In this one, students randomly select a specific Pantone color and an animal (we draw out of cups). Students are required to illustrate this animal using only tints of their Pantone color. (Silhouettes are not allowed.) This activity encourages students to explore realistic definition using percentages of just one color. Again, it is also further strengthening their pen tool skills. I have yet to share that there is even a "live trace" option in Illustrator. The foundation of a successful designer is one that can master the pen tool.

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