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Monday, April 23, 2018

CALABASH CAT

Calabash Cat

Learning Targets

I can...
  • Create a Calabash Cat using drawing techniques learned in class 
  • Use shape variation (geometric, free form, organic), line type (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Artist (1948-Present) James Rumford
  • Understand pattern types (dots, stripes, swirls) and design principles (repetition, variation, composition) based on African Folk Art 
  • Define Symbol (a form, sign, or emblem that represents something else, an idea, or emotion) 

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Calabash Cat (2003) James Rumford
2. Read "Calabash Cat and his amazing Journey" by James Rumbord
3. Discussion Questions "Is the world you see the only one there is? Why is the design in Calabash Cat and other animals significant to Chad? What kind of lines can you use in your cat? Why is there a lizard and fish inside of the cat? Why not draw your own animals in the style of the ones in Calabash Cat? What if you drew a dog with butterflies all over him? How about a pig with mice?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Choose 12" by 15" Drawing Paper
2. Draw feline parts (claws, teeth, tail, whiskers, nose) in the middle of the white paper
3. Outline & Trace over feline parts (claws, tail, nose) with Black Sharpie Marker

Reminder:

  • Initials & Home Teacher on Back

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Calabash Cat for Assigned Table
2. Read The Kids Multicultural Art Book by Alexandra M. Terizan 
3. Reflective Discussion "What do you see in this picture? What did James Rumford do to make his picture book look interesting? How do we know that James Rumford used his imagination in this picture? What are some differences between the imaginary world and the real world?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Add patterns (dots, stripes, lines) on the inside of the feline drawing 
2. Add symbols (vivid memories, storytelling, different cultures) to inside of feline drawing
3. Outline & Trace patterns (dots, stripes) and symbols (memories, stories) of their Calabash Cat

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Calabash Cat for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (watercolor, paint brushes, buckets)

Lesson Activities 

1. Use watercolor to fill in the positive space of their colorful feline
2. Use watercolor to fill in the negative space of their colorful feline
3. Add highlights/shadows with colored pencil to their Calabash Cats

Artist Examples 




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