ROBIN SKARBEL INSPIRED DINOSAURS

 Robin Skarbel Inspired Dinosaurs

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Robin Skarel Inspired Dinosaurs using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric organic free form), line types (straight wavy curved), and texture (smooth rough) inspired by Contemporary Artist (2012-Present) Robin Skarbel
• Use collage techniques (found objects, recycled materials, newspapers) and design principles (balance, proportion, gradation) based on American Art
• Define Folk Art (forms of visual arts that is decorative and covers cultural contexts)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Folk Art Dinosaurs (2018) Robin Strabek

2. Read How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors by Jane Yolen

3. Discussion Questions "How many horns did a triceratops have? What does the word dinosaur mean? In which geological period did dinosaurs appear? What is the study of fossils called? When did dinosaurs go extinct? Why did dinosaurs go extinct? What was the first dinosaurs to be discovered? How many claws did a velociraptor have on each hand? Which dinosaur was the size of a chicken? Did birds evolve from dinosaurs? How many years did dinosaurs roam the earth? What color were dinosaurs? What were the largest type of dinosaurs? Which dinosaur has the smallest brain for its body size?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" by 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use pencil to draw contour lines of dinosaur designs (Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Stegosauras) onto drawing paper 

3. Use permanent maker to outline contour lines of dinosaur designs (Tryannosauras Rex, Triceratops, Stegosauras) of the Robin Skarbel Inspired Dinosaurs

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Robin Skarbel Inspired Dinosaurs for Assigned Tables

2. Folk Art Dinosaurs Cream Background (2018) Robin Strabek

3. Discussion Questions "What is your favorite dinosaur? How well does the work relate to the dinosaur theme? How well do the elements of line and form work together? How does color enhance the artwork? How imaginatively does the work convey and idea or emotion? What is a serious problem facing earth? How can you help erase the problems that dinosaurs experienced? What changes need to happen in the world? Do humans have an obligation to protect the earth? Why or why not? How might decisions today affect the needs of future generations and the overall health of the world?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Use markers to finish outlining contour lines of dinosaur designs (Tyrannosaur Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurs) onto drawing paper

2. Use analogous colors (red orange yellow) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the dinosaur drawings

3. Use analogous colors (blue green purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the dinosaur drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Robin Skarbel Inspired Dinosaurs for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (oil pastels, pencils, erasers)

Lesson Activities

1.  Use recycled materials (found objects, newspaper, recycled items) to add patterns to dinosaur drawings

2. Use value to add highlights (reflective light, moonlight) to negative space (background) of dinosaur drawings

3. Use value to add shadows (cast shadow, reflective light) to negative space (background) of the Robin Skarbel Inspired Dinosaurs 

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