Drawing & Painting 
Description
Drawing & Painting is a statewide 4-H project. It features
curriculum that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact
your County 4-H Office or order online at: Extension
Publications.
Learn to draw with pencil, chalk, crayon, pen and ink; blend and shade; draw from nature; make surface rubbings; paint with watercolor, poster paint, oil and acrylics; use the brush; mix colors; and mat and frame your art.
4H169, Drawing & Painting
Events
Want to learn more about Drawing and Painting? Try the links below.
Drawing and Painting Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including drawing and painting. Watch
your county 4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension
office for details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details. If you
are in grades 9-12, apply for the conference Art
Team. This team of youth and advisors works with a professional
artist on the design of a large public art piece and plans the conference
Art Exhibit.
4-H ArtBeat!
Created for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders, 4-H Artbeat! is the new introductory program for Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communication! Scheduled in March each year, at our State 4-H Camp, Upham Woods, the weekend will feature a look at a variety of arts projects including music, drama, visual arts, arts and crafts, juggling and more! Also on the program will be a special "suprise" performance by one of Wisconsin 4-H's most acclaimed performers!
Wisconsin 4-H Arts Camp
If you are in grades 6-8, sign up for the Visual Arts Track
at the next 4-H Arts Camp. Youth in grades 9-10 who are experienced
in the visual arts project can serve as instructors and counselors
at this camp, scheduled each October at the Upham Woods Environmental
Education Center, Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin 4-H Arts Leadership
Lab
If you are a new or emerging youth or adult visual arts leader,
sign up for the Visual Arts Track at the next 4-H Arts Leadership
Lab, scheduled each fall.
Wisconsin
State Fair Activity Stations
Each Activity Station features fun, hands-on activities on Visual
Arts, Sewing, Woodworking, Agriculture and other topics. Coordinators
need youth to help staff the stations and teach young fairgoers.
Look for latest information under Wisconsin State Fair Youth Expo.
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County Fair 
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Drawing & Painting
Project. Just follow these links!
About.com:
Drawing and Sketching
Provides information on how to draw, art supplies and much more
with endless links regarding each category.
Art
Sparkers
A site full of ideas for creative drawing.
Drawing
Materials and Drawing Techniques – A Guide and Glossary
Looks at the function, media and process of drawing and sketching.
Gamblin
Artists Colors Painting Techniques and Palettes
Provides painting techniques and information on the techniques
of famous painters.
Great
Web Sites for Kids
List produced by the Association for Library Service to Children.
Categories include the Arts.
Imagination Factory
An award winning art and environmental education site for kids,
parents and teachers. Visitors learn how to make art using common,
household trash as a source of free materials. Some of the activities
include drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, papier-mâché,
marbling and crafts, and a special section for holiday art and crafts.
The site features a Trash Matcher that allows visitors to find appropriate
art activities for the solid waste they have available.
Kidspace
Art
Idaho 4-H site with fun drawing and painting activities that
kids and adults can do together.
Lifetime of
Color
Art products and resources for creative individuals from beginner
to advanced. The site includes drawing and painting techniques and
art games for all ages.
Lives of Artists
Read about artists’ colorful lives as well as view images
of several works.
National 4-H Curriculum
Visit this site for updated National 4-H Curriculum information including new titles. Purchase curricula by accessing the online order form.
National
Gallery: Van Gogh
Take a virtual tour of the esteemed museum’s Vincent Van
Gogh exhibition, with audio commentary and readings of Van Gogh’s
letters.
Oconto
County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many arts projects including
links for fun project ideas on drawing and painting.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Drawing & Painting Project,
contact the following:
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Tim Talen
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs