Polar Bear Landscapes

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Polar Bear Landscape using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use neutral colors (white, grey, brown), shape variation (geometric organic), and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) inspired by Canadian Artist (2004-Present) Kal Barteski
• Use painting techniques (wet on wet, dry brush, blending) and design principles (balance movement proportion) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Silhouette (an image of a person, animal, object, or scene represented as a solid shape of a single color)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Whatever You Love, You Are (2018) Kal Barteski 

2. Read Polar Bears by Gail Gibbons

3. Discussion Questions "What could be better than a cozy, textured polar bear? Do polar bears live in Antarctica? Why do polar bears have white fur? Why do polar bears have such big feeT? Why do polar bears need ice? Do polar bears hibernate? Where do polar bears sleep? Can polar bears Wim well? In which season are polar bears born? What age do polar bears live? How many cubs do mother polar bears have? How big are polar bear cubs when they are born? How does a polar bear keep warm? Why does a polar bear have very wide, large paws? Why does a polar bear have nostrils that it can close?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use three geometric shape (rectangle, oval, circle) to create a three dimensional silhouette of a polar pear for the winter landscapes

2. Add details (eyes, nose, claws) to the three dimensional silhouette of the polar bear for the winter landscapes

3. Outline positive space (polar bear) with neutral colors (black, brown, grey) for the Polar Bear Landscapes

Day Two, Art Start

1, Retrieve Polar Bear Landscapes for Assigned Table

2. The Same But Different (2021) Kal Barteski

3. Discussion Questions "What do you see in this picture? Does your picture have space or distance? Does your picture have a horizon line, one point perspective, or background? How can we create the illusion of depth within our own Polar Bear Landscapes? What do you think was the most important tool the artist used when creating this work? Why are you drawn to this subject? What connections did the artist have to her work? Does this artwork represent something about the artist? Is there an element of the artwork you enjoy working with most? What do you think Kal Barteski meant when creating this artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add finished details (eyes, nose, claws) to the positive space (polar bear) of the winter landscapes

2. Finish outlining positive space (polar bear) with neutral colors (brown, black, grey) for the winter landscapes 

3. Add embellishments (salt, glitter, metallic) for the negative space (background) of the Polar Bear Landscapes

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Polar Bear Landscape for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, paintbrush, watercolor) 

Lesson Activities

1. Finish adding embellishments (salt, glitter, metallic) for the negative space (background) of the Polar Bear Landscapes 

2. Add neutral colors (brown black grey) to the three dimensional silhouette (polar bear) of the Polar Bear Landscapes

3. Add value (highlights, shadows) to the positive space (polar bear) of the Polar Bear Landscapes

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Student Examples