I did this last year using an Oreo cookie (idea came compliments of this
list - THANKS!) and it turned out great. And I only had one kid who
convienently didn't hear my instructions not to eat before drawing (smart
kid!)
~Michal
>
> One of the intro drawing things I do with my Freshman is have them draw a
> knotted prtzel from memory, then I hand out bags of pretzels and have them
> draw one while looking at it. They are always amazed at how much better
the
> drawing is when they actually LOOK AT DETAILS! THen they know how I can
> tell if they were drawing from observation in their sketchbooks. It's
fun,
> and a nice snack...