WINTER SEALS

 Winter Seals

Learning Targets

• Create an original Winter Seals using drawing techniques learned in class 
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and value (lightness, darkness, tints, shades) inspired by German Artist (2013-Present) Juan Bosco
• Use drawing techniques (contour, outline, continuous) and design principles (balance, composition, repetition) based on Fine Art
• Define Value (the lightness or darkness of color)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Sea Lion (2013) Juan Bosco

2. Read The Little Seal by Sue Harris

3. Discussion Questions "If you went to the Arctic, what do you think you would see? Where do sea lions live? What do animals need to survive? Where do they find shelter? What do they hear? Are different parts of the food were represented? What kind of animal is a seal? How do seals stay warm in cold weather? What do winter seals look like? What do harp seals eat? How do harp seals raise their young? What threats do they face? What are brown fur seals known as? Which of the following seals only inhabitant fresh water? Are sea lions an extinct species in Japan? Which family do bearded seals come for?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use three geometric shapes (rectangle, oval, circle) to create a three dimensional silhouette of the positive space (winter seal) for the animal composition

2. Add details (eyes, nose, whiskers) to the three dimensional silhouette of the positive space (winter seal) for the animal composition

3. Outline positive space (winter seal) with neutral colors (black, brown, grey) for the Winter Seals

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Winter Seals for Assigned Table

2. Elephant Seal (2013) Juan Bosco

3. Discussion Questions "What do you see in this picture? Does your picture have space or distance? Does your picture have an horizon line, one point perspective, or background? How can we create the illusion of depth within our own Winter Seals? 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 the most? What do you think the artist meant when creating this artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add finished details (eyes, nose, whiskers) to the positive space (winter seal) of the animal compositions

2. Finish outline positive space (winter seal) with neutral colors (black, brown, grey) for the animal compositions

3. Add embellishments (salt, glitter, metallic) for the negative space (background) of the Winter Seals

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Winter Seals for Assigned Table 

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

Lesson Activities

1. Finish adding embellishments (salt, glitter, metallic) for the negative space (background) of the animal compositions

2. Add neutral colors (black, grey, brown) to the three dimensional silhouette (winter seal) of the animal compositions

3. Add value (highlight, shadows) to the positive space (winter seal) of the Winter Seals

Artist Examples

Student Examples