Question

Draw a memory drawing of any one of the following by pencil. The drawing should not be less than 15 cm.
(a) Flower Pot
(b) Bat Ball
(c) Kite
While making the drawing, keep in view the following points :
(i) Beauty of line
(ii) Resemblance of the figure

Hint:

Before starting the final drawing, practice drawing ellipses from different angles on a rough sheet. A common mistake is to draw the top and bottom of the pot with pointed ends. Remember, they are curves. Also, use a soft pencil (like a 2B or 4B) for shading to get a good range of dark and light tones.

Answer 1

Step 1: Understanding the Task 
The goal is to create a pencil drawing of a Flower Pot from memory. The drawing must be at least 15 cm tall/wide and will be judged on the quality of the lines and how accurately it resembles a real flower pot. 
Step 2: Execution for "Resemblance of the figure" 
This criterion focuses on making the object look realistic and three-dimensional. 
Basic Shapes: Start by lightly sketching the basic geometric shapes. A typical flower pot is a truncated cone (a cone with the top cut off). Draw a vertical centerline to ensure symmetry. Draw two horizontal ellipses for the top opening and the base. The top ellipse will be wider than the bottom one. Connect the edges of the ellipses with straight or slightly curved lines. 
Adding Details: Refine the outline. Add the rim or lip around the top opening. Draw a saucer or plate underneath the pot. You can add decorative patterns or textures to the pot's surface. 
Shading and Form: To make it look 3D, add shading. Imagine a light source (e.g., coming from the top left). The side of the pot facing the light will be the lightest. The side opposite the light source will be the darkest. Use smooth, gradual shading to show the curve of the pot. Add a cast shadow on the ground/saucer away from the light source. 
Step 3: Execution for "Beauty of line" 
This criterion is about the quality and confidence of your pencil strokes. 
Line Quality: Use clean, confident strokes rather than short, scratchy ones. After lightly sketching the initial shape, go over the final outlines with a smooth, continuous line. 
Line Variation: Use different line weights (thickness and darkness) to add interest and suggest form. For example, use a slightly thicker, darker line for the parts of the pot in shadow or for the outline that is closer to the viewer. Use lighter, thinner lines for details on the surface or for edges that are catching the light. 
Contour Lines: When shading, you can use contour lines (lines that follow the curve of the object) to enhance the feeling of roundness and volume.