Doodle Grid Mural
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Doodle Grid Mural using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), space (positive, negative), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by Multidisciplinary Artist (1995-Present) Bjarni Wark
- Use squiggle techniques (symbols, images, shapes, letters, numbers) and design principles (repetition, proportion, contrast) based on Public Art
- Define Mural (large scale artwork painted or applied onto a wall, ceiling, or other permanent surfaces)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Large Scale Portrait (2024) Bjarni Wark
2. Read Usborne: Lots Of Things To Doodle by Simon Tudhope and Krysta Ellis
3. Discussion Questions "What are some similarities and differences between these examples of previous murals? Have we worked on similar projects before? How would you describe the design process from initial concept to completion? How does the artist handle revisions to the design of the mural? How does the artist approach translating the design onto the wall? Does the artist create digital mockups or sketches to visualize the mural on the wall? What style of mural does the artist specialize in: realism, abstract, or illustrative? What materials does the artist use to create the mural on the wall? What is the theme or idea you noticed for this mural? How do artist ensure murals will be durable and long-lasting? What is your experience with public art? What advantages does doodle grid method have over traditional grid method? How do artists use the doodle grid method effectively with digital tools? How does the doodle method help with maintaining proportions and accuracy when scaling up artwork?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose five "2 X 2" doodles (symbols, letters, numbers, shapes) to add to roll paper
2. Use protractor, straight edge, and compass to draw lines to help divide the sections (facial features, neck, shoulders, hair) of each location
3. Write name next to each five "2 X 2" doodle before beginning to add to Doodle Grid Mural
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve five "2 X 2" doodles (symbols, letters, numbers, shapes) for Assigned Tables
2. Magic Hour (2023) Max Sansing
3. Discussion Questions "How can the power of doodling be harnessed to help us create, develop, and file confident in our original ideas? How can doodles be note-taking images? What is the relationship between word and image? How can doodles be developed? How can doodles stay doodles? How does the doodle method compare to using a projector for mural scaling? What do you think are the most common mistakes artists make when using the doodle grid method? What are the advantages and disadvantages to traditional square grid compared to doodle grid? How did you decide where to draw your doodles? What do you see when you look at the finished artwork? What does this artwork remind you of? Do you think this method would be helpful for drawing other things?"
Lesson Activities
1. Fill in the negative space (background, middle ground, shadow) with primary colors (red, blue, yellow) of the Doodle Grid Mural
2. Fill in the positive space (facial features, hair style, shoulders) with neutral colors (black, grey, white) of the Doodle Grid Mural
3.Write personal signature in the negative space (background, shadows) of Doodle Grid Mural
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve "2 X 2" doodles (symbols, shapes, numbers, letters) for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (sharpie markers, chalk sticks, watercolor paint, tempera paint)
Lesson Activities
1. Outline personal signatures with primary colors (red yellow blue) three times before beginning to add to Doodle Grid Mural
2. Use highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (foreground, portrait) of the Doodle Grid Mural
3. Use shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Doodle Grid Mural
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