Dean Russo Inspired Tigers

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Dean Russo Inspired Tiger using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use neon colors (pink blue orange yellow), space (positive negative), and value (lightness darkness) inspired by American Artist (1966-Present) Dean Russo
• Use painting techniques (overlapping layering dry brush) and design principles (composition proportion repetition) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Expressive (conveying a thought or feeling in an image)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Curious Tiger (2020) Dean Russo

2. Read Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown

3. Discussion Questions "What are white tigers known as? what colors are a tigers eyes? How much do most male tigers weigh? What type of noses do tigers have? How do tigers stalk their prey? Are tigers the biggest cats? Are all tigers stripes unique? Where did the white tigers originate? What kind of animal is a tiger? Where do tigers live? How much do you know about tigers? Where are the tiger's stripes found? What shape are a tiger's pupils? Do tigers like to be in the water? How fast can a tiger run at full speed? What is a group of tigers called? Which one of these tiger sub-species is the largest? How far can a tiger's roar be heard? What type of tigers have the fewest stripes? Why do tigers have a rough tongue?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" White Drawing Paper

2. Use pencils to draw contour lines of tigers (sumatran, Malayan, Amur, bengal) onto drawing paper

3. Use permanent marker to outline contour lines of tigers (sumatran, Malayan, Amur, bengal) for tiger drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Dean Russo Inspired Tigers for Assigned Table

2. Tiger (2020) Dean Russo

3.  Discussion Questions "Why is it important to protect tigers and their habitat? What do you think people can do to help these species thrive? What is the most serious problem facing earth? How can you help eraser the problems of these animals? What changes need to happen in the world? Do humans have an obligation to protect tigers? Why or why not? How might decisions today affect the needs of future generations and overall health of the world? What is your favorite type of tiger? How do the elements of line and form work together? How does color enhance the artwork? How imaginatively does the work convey an idea or emotion?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use marker to finish outlining contour lines of tigers (sumatran, Malayan, Amur, bengal) to add details to tiger drawings

2. Use fluorescent colors (blue pink orange yellow) to fill in positive space (tiger) of tiger drawings

3. Use fluorescent colors (blue pink orange yellow) to fill in the negative space (background) of tiger drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Dean Russo Inspired Tigers For Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (paint brushes, water buckets, fluorescent paint)

Lesson Activities

1. Use implied texture (stripes, whiskers, glitter) to add details to positive space (tiger) of tiger drawings

2. Use value to add highlights (reflective light, moonlight) to positive space (tiger) of tiger drawings

3. Use value to add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (background) of Dean Russo Inspired Tigers

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