Drawings by cells can be not only black and white, but also colored. Children create images without black and red when they are in a good mood, there are no irritating factors, there is no fatigue and there is a desire to be creative.
With the help of such pictures, you can not only find out how the young artist feels, but also, provided the work is organized correctly, have a positive impact on his development.
What are the benefits of drawing by cells?
Drawings on cells without black color are useful for children because the process of their creation:
promotes the development of the eye;
improves the child's logical thinking;
helps to increase perseverance and accuracy;
gives the opportunity to train the hand for further writing lessons (if drawing lessons are conducted with a preschooler);
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teaches children to finish what they started (if they stop, it will be practically impossible to finish drawing an object whose outline is built on cells);
allows the child to get rid of negative emotions (child psychologists recommend drawing with children at least once every 3-5 days to avoid nervous tension, one of the consequences of which can be neurosis);
develops the creative abilities of a particular child.
What you need for creative work
To correctly organize the creative process, during which the child works on creating a drawing using cells, you will need:
thick sheets of paper or white cardboard with lines drawn in a grid (thin paper can be easily damaged when erasing a pencil from its surface with an eraser);
pencils of varying hardness or felt-tip pens with different lead thicknesses (several types of stationery are necessary for high-quality drawing of the outline, internal fragments of the image, coloring the resulting picture, and so on);
To draw on squares you will need a notebook or sheets of squared paper, pencils and an eraser.
eraser made of high-quality rubber (otherwise, when erasing mistakenly drawn lines, the eraser will leave streaks on the paper and contribute to the formation of holes);
original images (for copying) or templates (if the lesson is conducted with a child 3-5 years old).
Methods of drawing by cells
There are two ways to create grid drawings without black:
line by line (this method involves coloring lines consisting of a certain number of cells. Depending on the appearance of the final drawing, markers of different colors can be used within the framework of drawing one line);
alternately (within this method, the background is painted first, and only then the key objects of the composition are created).
How to create your own drawing without a diagram
A person with minimal experience in fine art can create their own drawing using cells without a diagram.
To do this, he needs:
On the sheet of paper you use, you should first draw the outline of the objects of your independently developed composition. You can either come up with the drawing from scratch or copy it from the source.
Next, you need to place a special lined tracing paper on the resulting image, and then use a marker or pencil to transfer the pixel version of the previously drawn outline.
Color the cells located inside the drawing in colors that match the artist's original idea.
Easy drawings for kids and beginners
The simplest drawings that children or beginning artists can create are images of animals and transport.
Animals
You can draw animals in cells like this:
Sample image
Working algorithm
Find the starting point by stepping back 6 cells from the top and left edges of the sheet of paper you are using.
Draw the outline of the dog using the following algorithm: 2 keys to the right, 1 key up, 2 keys to the right, 1 key up, 1 key to the right, 5 keys down, 7 keys to the right, 2 keys up, 1 key to the right, 3 keys down, 1 key to the left, 7 keys down, 2 keys to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the right, 3 keys up, 1 key to the left, 5 keys up, 3 keys to the left, 2 keys up.
Inside the dog's muzzle, draw a small circle the size of 1 cell, the inner part of which is divided into 2 halves by a semicircle curved upwards. Paint the lower part of the circle black (eye with pupil).
Find the starting point by stepping back 4 cells from the top of the working plane and 3 cells from the right edge.
Draw the outline of a kangaroo using the algorithm below: 1 key down, 2 keys left, 3 keys down, 1 key right, 2 keys down, 1 key left, 2 keys right, 2 keys down, 2 keys left, 1 key down, 1 key right, 1 key down, 2 keys right, 1 key down, 5 keys left, 1 key up, 1 key right, 3 keys up, 1 key left, 2 keys down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 3 keys left, 1 key up, 2 keys right, 1 key up, 1 key right, 5 keys up, 1 key to the right, 1 key up, 1 key to the right, 1 key up, 2 keys to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 4 keys up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 3 keys to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right.
Inside the kangaroo's muzzle, in the middle, draw a small black circle at the intersection of the cell contours.
Transport
Representatives of the stronger sex may find it more interesting to draw transport or military equipment in cells:
Sample image
Working algorithm
Find the starting point, stepping back 5 cells from the top and 17 cells from the right edge.
Draw the outline of the tank, adhering to the algorithm below: 4 keys to the left, 1 key down, 2 keys to the left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 2 keys to the left, 1 key down, 9 keys to the left, 1 key up, 1 key left, 3 keys down, 1 key right, 1 key up, 9 keys to the left, 1 key down, 3 keys to the right, 1 key down, 11 keys to the left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 3 keys down, 1 key right, 1 key down, 1 key right, 1 key down, 28 keys to the right, 1 key up, 1 key. to the right, 1 key up, 1 key to the right, 3 keys up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 9 keys to the left, 1 key up, 4 keys to the right, 2 keys up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 2 keys to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 2 keys to the left, 1 key up, 2 keys to the left, 1 key up.
Find the starting point by stepping back 7 cells from the top and 5 cells from the right from the boundaries of the working plane.
Draw the outline of the airplane using the diagram below: 1 key down, 7 keys to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 4 keys to the right, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 6 keys to the right, 1 key up, 1 key to the right, 4 keys up, 1 key to the left, 1 key down, 1 key. left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 4 keys left, 1 key up, 1 key right, 1 key up, 1 key right, 1 key up, 1 key right, 1 key up, 1 key right, 1 key up, 1 key right, 1 key up, 4 keys left, 1 key down, 1 key left, key down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 5 keys right, 1 key down, 2 keys right.
Drawings for beginners in a restrained palette without red
Drawings on cells without black and red shades, in a restrained palette, do not necessarily have to be dull.
Among girls, the most popular in this case will be images of cute objects or cartoon characters, and for boys – weapons.
For girls
Girls can be asked to draw:
Sample image
Working algorithm
Find the starting point, stepping back 5 cells from the left edge of the sheet of paper used and 11 cells from the top.
Find the starting point by stepping back 8 cells from the left and 9 cells from the top of the working plane.
Draw the outline of Casper (the friendly ghost – the hero of the famous cartoon), using the instructions below: 2 keys up, 3 keys to the right, 3 keys up, 1 key to the right, 1 key up, 1 key to the right, 1 key up, 5 keys to the right, 2 keys down, 1 key to the right, 2 keys down, 3 keys to the right, 2 keys down, 1 key to the left, 1 key down, 1 key to the left, 1 key down, 1 key to the left, 3 keys down, 1 key to the left, 2 keys down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 4 keys to the left, 1 key up, 2 keys to the left, 1 key up, a combination of 1 key to the left + 1 key. up – 2 times, 1 key to the left, 3 keys up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left.
Inside the ghost's head, paint 2 squares and sketch out the mouth of the cartoon character.
For boys
The pictures on the cells for boys in a restrained color scheme look like this:
Sample image
Working algorithm
Find the starting point, stepping back 4 cells from the right and upper border of the working plane.
Draw a hammer using the following algorithm: 1 key up, 1 key right, 1 key up, 5 keys right, 1 key down, 3 keys right, 3 keys down, 1 key right, 5 keys down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key up, 1 key right, 4 keys up, 1 key left, 1 key down, a combination of 1 key left and 1 key down - 7 times, 2 keys left, 2 keys up, 1 key right, 1 key up, a combination of 1 key right and 1 key up - 7 times; 4 keys left, 1 key up, 1 key left.
Colour the drawing using calm shades – blue, grey, light brown.
Find the starting point, stepping back 1 cell from the bottom and 1 cell to the left from the edges of the working plane.
It is recommended to color the outline of the smiley and its facial expression in contrasting colors. For example, if the smiley itself is yellow, the eyes, mouth, and outline should be outlined in bright pink.
Draw an envelope by tracing the cells so that the result is a rectangle. Fill the inner surface of the rectangle with diagonals connected by a horizontal line. Draw the outline of the envelope in a color similar to the shade chosen for coloring the heart.
Draw a heart using the following algorithm: 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 3 keys down, 1 key right, a combination of 1 key down and 1 key right - 5 times; 1 key up, a combination of 1 key right and 1 key up - 5 times; 1 key right, 3 keys up, 1 key left, 1 key up, 1 key left, 1 key up, 2 keys left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key up, 1 key left, 1 key up, 2 keys left, 1 key down.
Large pictures for copying by cells
In a large format, it is recommended to draw images of hand gestures or other symbols that require detailed drawing on the cells.
Hand gestures
Most often, children choose a drawing to copy:
Sample image
Working algorithm
Find the starting point, stepping back 1 cell from the top and 5 cells from the left border of the working plane.
Make a drawing using the algorithm below: 1 cell down, 1 cell to the left, 14 cells down, 1 cell to the right, 1 cell down, 1 cell to the right, 1 cell down, 1 cell to the right, 2 cells down. From the lower border of the sheet of paper used, at a distance of 10 cells from the already drawn outline, draw 2 cells up, 1 cell to the right, a combination of 1 cell up and 1 cell to the right - 7 times, 2 cells up, 1 cell to the left, 1 cell up, 2 cells to the left, 1 cell down, 1 cell to the left, a combination of 1 cell down and 1 cell to the left - 2 times, 10 cells up, 1 cell to the left, 1 cell up, 2 cells to the left, 1 cell down, 1 key left, 6 keys down, 1 key left, 1 key up, 2 keys left, 1 key down, 2 keys left, 1 key up, 2 keys left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 6 keys up, 1 key left, 1 key up, 2 keys left.
Refine the image.
Symbols
Symbols that require drawing on cells are usually chosen by girls to decorate their diaries or personal journals:
Sample image
Working algorithm
Find the starting point, stepping back 1 cell from the top and 4 cells from the left.
Draw the picture following the instructions: (7 keys to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down) 1 key down, 1 key to the left, 1 key down, 1 key to the left, 1 key down, 1 key to the left, 1 key down, 1 key to the left, 8 keys down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 9 keys to the right, a combination of 1 key up and 1 key to the right - 12 times, 1 key up, 5 keys to the right, a combination of 1 key down and 1 key to the right - 3 times, 6 keys down, a combination of 1 key left and 1 key down - 3 times; 7 keys to the left, a combination of 1 key up and 1 key. left – 4 times.
Fill the space at the top between the connecting lines by drawing a heart (symbol of love) or any other symbol.
Complex drawings
Complex grid drawings are those that require detailed drawing of their elements.
The main difficulty is not in drawing the outline of such an image, but in coloring it, correctly determining which group of cells should be colored with a specific shade.
Sample image
Working algorithm
Determine the starting point by stepping back 4 cells from the top and left.
Draw Bart Simpson (cartoon character) according to the following instructions: 2 keys down, 1 key to the right, 2 keys down, 1 key to the right, 3 keys down, 1 key to the right, 3 keys down, 1 key to the right, 4 keys down, 1 key to the left, 2 keys down, 1 key to the right, 1 key down, 1 key to the right, 5 keys down, a combination of 1 key to the left, 1 key down - 4 times, 2 keys down. From the bottom edge, at a distance of 14 keys from the drawn contour, bring up 2 keys, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 2 keys up, 2 keys to the right, 1 key. up, 1 key to the right, 1 key up, 4 keys to the right, 1 key up, 1 key to the right, 2 keys up, 1 key to the left, 2 keys up 1 key to the left, 6 keys up, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 2 keys up, 1 key to the left, 4 keys up, 1 key to the left, 5 keys up, 3 keys left, 1 key down, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key down, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 2 keys down, 1 key to the left, 1 key up, 1 key to the left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 1 key up, 1 key left, 2 keys down, 1 key left, 1 key up, 1 key left, 1 key down, 1 key left, 2 keys down, 1 key left, 1 key up, 1 key left.
Complete the drawing of curves along the cells, depicting the characteristic features of the appearance of the hero of the famous animated series.
Color the image using gray (the most neutral) for the outline and yellow and red for the interior of the drawing.
Drawings by cells, due to the diversity of already existing images, can be learned to create both children and adults who have no previous experience in fine art. By coloring the resulting pictures without using black, beginning artists develop their creative thinking and learn to combine colors, as well as combine their shades.
