MY VISION OF THE FUTURE ILLUSTRATIONS

My Vision Of The Future Illustrations

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original My Vision Of The Future Illustration using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use neutral colors (white, black, grey), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and line types (contour, outline, thick, thin) inspired by Ukrainian Born Russian Painter (1959-Present) Nadia Russ
• Use repetitive patterns (circles, dots, zigzags, squares, waves) and design principles (contrast, movement, gradation) based on NeoPopRealism
• Define Nonobjective Abstraction (reshapes the natural world for expressive purposes but does not imitate a recognizable subject)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. In A Gold Mist (1991) Nadia Russ
2. Read How To Draw Without Eraser: Children's Guide To The World of NeoPopRealism by NeoPopRealism Press
3. Discussion Questions "What whimsical and repetitive patterns do you notice in this drawing? Who created NeoPopRealism art style and its concept? When and where did Nadia create there NeoPopRealism art concept and style? When and where did Nadia invent the term "NeoPopRealism"? When and where was Nadia born? Where was Nadia Russ primarily living before coming to the United States? Where did Nadia Russ reside in 1996-2000? When and where did Nadia Russ begin exhibiting her artwork? When and where did Nadia Russ exhibit her ink and paper graphic artwork for the first time? How is the NeoPopRealism art style connected to music and particularly Jazz? What is NeoPopRealism? How did Nadia Russ develop her unique and original style of NeoPopRealism?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (contour, outline, thick, thin) to draw basic geometric shapes of subject matter (car, face, object, dreams) for Future Illustrations
2. Use ruler, protractor, or compass to divide subject matter (car, face, object, dreams) into sections for Future Illustrations 
3. Add repetitive patterns (dots, zigzags, swirls, curves) within subject matter (car, face, object, dreams) of My Vision Of The Future Illustrations 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve My Vision Of The Future Illustration for Assigned Table
2. Queen Of Magic (1997) Nadia Russ
3. Discussion Questions "What does NeoPopRealism stand for? Why is a world living in peace and harmony important? What could you do personally to bring peace to this planet? Did the artist use line and repetitive patterns in this work? Does your opinion about the artwork change the longer you look at it? If this artwork were music, what would it sound like? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? What emotions do you notice in this artwork? What emotions do you feel when looking at this? How do you think the artist was feeling when creating this artwork? What symbols do you notice in this artwork? How do you personally relate to or connect with this picture? How might you feel differently about the world after looking at this artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add ornaments (accessories, features, adornments) to subject matter (car, face, object, dream) of ones Future Illustration
2. Use neutral colors (white, black, grey) to fill the positive space (car, face, object, dream) of ones Future Illustration
3. Use neutral colors (white, black, grey) to fill in negative space (white space, background) of ones Future Illustration

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve My Vision Of The Future Illustration for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (pens, rulers, compass, protractor)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to the positive space (subject matter) of ones Future Illustration
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (subject matter) of ones Future Illustrations
3. Use compass, protractor, and texture plates to add additional organic shapes and expressive lines to My Vision Of The Future Illustrations 

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