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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

OIL PASTEL DRAGON EYES

 Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes

Learning Targets

I can...

  • Create an original Oil Pastel Dragon Eye using drawing techniques learned in class
  • Use analogous colors (red, purple, blue; yellow, orange, green), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and shape (two dimensional, three dimensional) inspired by Renaissance Artists
  • Use value techniques (shades, tints, shadows, highlights) and design principles (composition, proportion, balance) based on Medieval Art
  • Define gradation (a small change from one shade, tone, or color to another)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Rafter Finial In The Shape Of A Dragon's Head And Wind Chime (10th Century) Korea
2. Read The Boy Who Painted Dragons by Margaret K. McElderry
3. Discussion Questions "Why are dragons considered mystical and magical? What is the difference between water dragons, fire dragons, ice dragons, and anime dragons? Now, what does a dragon eye look like? How can you create color gradation? How do artists hone their own unique artistic styles? How can you use colors to create texture? How can you use colors to show three-dimensional form? How do you use black and white with color to express three-dimensional form? How can patterns be used in your dragon eye? How can you create a focal point to draw viewers to the center of the eye? What can you do to express emotion in the dragon's eye? What does your dragon look like?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the positive space (dragon) of the Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes

3. Outline line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) with analogous colors (red blue purple; green yellow orange) for the positive space (dragon) of the Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes for Assigned Tables

2. Articulated Dragon (1880) Myochin School Japan

3. Discussion Questions "What decision did you make on the dragon's appearance and behavior? What kind of dragon are you making? What type of personality does the dragon have? Is your dragon made up of different creatures? What colors have you chosen for your dragon? Do those colors have symbolic meaning? What kind of background color or pattern does your dragon want to perch? What is the name of your dragon? How are dragons a part of the Lunar New Year celebrations? What does the word culture mean to you? What are some different cultures from around the world? What sorts of traditions and symbols are specific to these different cultures? What sorts of traditions and symbols are found in your own culture? Why might it be important to understand cultures other than your own? What is the relationship between art and culture? Are they connected? If so, how?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use analogous colors (red blue purple; green yellow orange) to fill in the positive space (dragon) of the Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes 

2. Use analogous colors (red blue purple; green yellow orange) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes

3. Use embellishments (plastic eyes, bubble wrap, brown paper) to fill in the positive space (dragon) of the Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes for Assigned Table

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

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (dragon) of the Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes

3. Add details (eyelashes, spots, whiskers) to the positive space (dragon) of the Oil Pastel Dragon Eyes

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