Coffee Painted Sepia Eagles
Learning Targets
I can...- Create an original Coffee Painted Sepia Eagle using painting techniques learned in class
- Use sepia tones (reddish-brown), line (contour, outline), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Painter (1785-1851) John James Audubon
- Use drawing techniques (blending, smearing, smudging) and design principles (composition, balance, gradation) based on American Art
- Define Emphasis (area within an image that draws attention and becomes a focal point)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. White Headed Sea Eagle or Bald Eagle (1785-1852) John James Audubon
2. Read American Eagle: A Visual History of Our National Emblem by Preston Cook
3. Discussion Questions "How did you learn about these American Symbols? What is a better way to show off eagles than with an American Flag in the background? How fast can a Bald Eagle fly at top speed? What is the difference between a Bald Eagle and a Golden Eagle? What is the population of a Bald Eagles in the United States? How can you tell the difference between a male and female bald eagle? Why do Bald Eagles soar alone? Why is the Bald Eagle our national bird? What makes eagles so interesting to you?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" by 15" Drawing Paper2. Draw Three Thumbnail Sketches of the American Eagle using types of line (contour, outline) for the Coffee Painted Sepia Eagle
3. Add details (American Flag, National Park, Fireworks) to negative space of the Coffee Painted Sepia Eagle
Reminder:
- Initials & Teacher on Back of Paper
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Coffee Painted Sepia Eagle for Assigned Table
2. Bird of Washington (1785-1851) John James Audubon
3. Discussion Questions "What bald eagle name derives from an older meaning of what? What country has the national bird and national animal as the bald eagle? What color are the beak, feet, and irises of bald eagles? What is the body length of a bald eagle? Which country is the largest eagle from? Where do Bald Eagles live? Is the Bald Eagle endangered? How long do most bald eagles live in the wild? Which animal is on the seal of the President of the United States?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use drawing techniques (blending, smudging, smearing) to fill in facial features (beak, talons, irises) of the Eagle Painting
2. Use design principles (composition, balance, gradation) to draw in the negative space (background) of the Eagle Painting
3. Use drawing techniques (blending, smudging, smearing) to fill in the background (American Flag, National Park, Fireworks) of their Coffee Painted Sepia Eagles
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Coffee Painted Sepia Eagles for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (painting paper, water bucket, paint brush)
Lesson Activities
1. Use sepia tones (reddish brown) to fill in positive space of the Coffee Painted Sepia Eagles
2. Use sepia tones (reddish brown) to fill in the negative space of the Coffee Painted Sepia Eagles
3. Add design details (cropping, enlarging, overlapping) to the background of the Coffee Painted Sepia Eagles
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