Press lightly with your pencil to make a faint circle. Sketch the circle so it's as wide as you'd like the whole skull to be. You'll use this outline to make the top portion of the skull. If you're struggling to draw a circle, use a compass or trace a round object that's as large as you want the skull to be. Before you start shading in the skull, take an eraser and remove the horizontal and vertical guidelines that are still visible. Lightly erase the lines for the circle as well. Take care to not erase the actual drawing when you're removing the guidelines.

Summary: Make a circle. Erase unnecessary guidelines.

You should never seek out someone to fight, or attack someone who is picking on you as a form of intimidation. Fighting is dangerous. Seeking out a fight is always a bad idea. An aggressor could have a weapon. You never know if someone is carrying a knife or another sharp object, so it's best not to risk it by picking a fight. If you push someone into fighting, they could come back later with friends to target you. You do not want to start a cycle of violence. If you need to fight to defend yourself, do so, but remember this is the only time you should fight. Fighting is only justified when it's the only way for you to escape injury. If you're worried about fighting because someone is targeting you, be proactive. Stay away from areas where you feel fighting may occur. Stay in well lit, open areas where there is a lot of supervision. It's a good idea to travel in groups, especially if someone is threatening you with aggression. If you're at school, avoid areas where bullies congregate. You may be more likely to get jumped in these areas. If someone is threatening you with physical violence, contact the police. Fighting can have legal consequences for you if you hurt someone, and you can also suffer serious injury. If you are being threatened with violence, report it to the police. The police can help diffuse the situation before violence becomes necessary. Never be afraid to call the police. They are there to help you. Sometimes, just the act of calling them may be enough to diffuse the situation. Even if the assailant calms down, it might still be a good idea to have an officer near by in case it was just an act and he tries to attack you again. If you've been the target of bullies before, self defense can help. See if you can find a local community center that offers self defense training. You could also try something like karate. A self defense course can teach you safe ways to defend yourself in a fight, and how to avoid injury. Not every form of self defense will be right for you. Some forms are more practical whiles others aren't. Similarly, some are more defensive while others are offensive. Before you enroll in the class, ask the instructor if you can sit and watch a class or two before you make your decision.

Summary: Avoid fighting unless it's necessary for self defense. Stay away from dangerous areas where fights are likely to occur. Contact the police if necessary. Enroll in a self defense class.

Check online to find petitions requesting more federal funding for national arts programs. Some government websites provide an online petition space where signatures can be collected digitally. Other websites, like PEN America, can help direct you to these petitions. The petition portion of the United Kingdom's Parliament website has hosted petitions related to the arts. Go to the website of your school district to find out where and when the school board meets. While not part of the federal government, the school board does make decisions that affect where funding goes within the local school system, such as the music and art programs. If the school board wants to give more funding to another group, like the athletic department of a school, they might take funding away from an art, music, or theater program. Work with the leader of a Parent-Teacher organization to schedule a meeting with a school board member. Be patient when you go to schedule a meeting. Depending on the size of your school district, it may take some time before you can get in touch with someone. to ask for more federal funding. Join up with other like-minded individuals to protest a lack of support for the arts in a public area. Try to center this protest around an upcoming legislation or a physical event, like the demolition of an art gallery. Protesting in a public place helps to generate interest for your cause. Make sure to be respectful throughout a public protest. Many successful protests have created change through their peacefulness. to a legislator to lobby for their vote. Draft a letter explaining why you think the government should support the arts, and why you think this legislator should vote in favor of federal funding for the arts. While petitions and protests demonstrate public interest in the arts, individual letters show dedication and commitment to a cause. Research online to see which members of government will be voting on funding for the arts, and direct your letter to one of those individuals. Explain how the arts have positively impacted your life, and why funding is important. Be sure to include your return address on the letter, so the government official can potentially write you back. You can write to some members of government via email. You can find their contact information here: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials. Consider calling a legislator on the phone to speak with them directly. This may be more efficient than sending a letter through the mail.
Summary: Sign a petition to demand government funding for the arts. Propose more funding for the arts in your school at a board meeting. Protest in public Write a letter