Value Popsicles

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Value Popsicle using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic), and value (tints, shades) inspired by American Artist (2014-Present) Grace Popp
• Use drawing techniques (blending, smudging, smoothing) and design principles (gradation, proportion, composition) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Value (the lightness or darkness of a color)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Popsicle Summer Print lli (2021) Grace Popp

2. Read Popsicle Pony by Jill Strover

3. Discussion Questions "How do these colors make you feel when you look at these drawings? What type of location do you see in the picture? What time of day is it? What other kinds of lines do you see in the painting? Where do you see zigzag, curvy, or straight lines? What kinds of lines repeat? Is there any black in the picture? How many greens or yellows are there? Are any other color groups represented? What would you name some of the colors? Can you name any of the scientific names for the colors like sulfur yellow? How does color create dramatic effects? What do you see? What catches your attention first? Where do you think the artist was when she painted this scene?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose a 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use a graphite pencil to draw geometric shapes (circle, triangle, rectangle) for the positive space (popsicle) of the popsicle drawings

3. Use graphite pencil to draw perpendicular lines for the negative space (background) of the popsicle drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Value Popsicles for Assigned Table

2. Popsicle Summer Print II (2021) Grace Popp

3. Discussion Questions "What kind of Ines did the artist use in this drawing? How do they show light in the composition? How are the shapes related to each other in this artwork? Are the lines perpendicular, diagonal, layered, or separated? Do the shapes seem to be pulling together or pushing apart? Are there any other ways in which the drawing reminds you of summer? What kinds of questions does this artwork inspire? What questions does this artwork pose about the role of the viewer?" 

Lesson Activities

1.  Use oil pastels to fill in the positive space (popsicle) with primary/secondary colors (red blue yellow; green orange purple) of the popsicle drawings

2. Use oil pastels to fill in the negative space (background) with primary/secondary colors (red blue yellow; green orange purple) of the popsicle drawings

3. Add details (banners, balloons, decorations) to the negative space (background) of the Value Popsicles

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Value Popsicles for Assigned Table

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

Lesson Activities

1. Ad highlights (light source, reflective light) to the positive space (popsicles) of the popsicle drawings

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the popsicle drawings

3. Add embellishments (glitter, beads, ribbon) to the details (banners, balloons, decorations) of the Value Popsicles

Artist Examples

Student Examples