Part One—Draw with Charcoal or Pastels
First, choose the medium you'd like to draw with—either charcoal or pastels. Make sure the paper you use measures at least 8” by 11” and is solid with no lines. Use this  Drawing with Charcoal and Pastels Template or create your own.

Draw two different geometric shapes, like a circle, square, rectangle, or triangle.
Draw two different organic shapes.
Show at least four charcoal or pastel techniques you learned in the lesson, like changing pressure, shading, blending, stippling, sgraffito, and many more.
Then, take a photograph of your entire drawing. Use a location that has enough light so others can see your drawing in the photo. Natural lighting from a window can help. Make sure nothing is distracting in the background. It might take a few photographs to get the best one.

Part Two—Reflection Questions
Write responses to the following questions. Make sure your answers are in complete sentences.

Why did you choose the medium you used? How did you work through any challenges when using the medium?
Which techniques did you choose to show? How did you work through any challenges when using these techniques?H