Mixed Media Hibernating Bears
Learning Targets
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- Create an original Mixed Media Hibernating Bears using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use complementary colors (red green, purple yellow, blue orange), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and texture (actual visual implied) inspired by English Poet (1774-1843) Robert Southey
- Use collage techniques (juxtaposition, layering, composition, adhesive) and design principles (variation, emphasis, movement) based on Children Literature
- Define Quilt (two layers of cloth held together by stitching a pattern)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Yogi 2 (2025) Erik Abel
2. Read Goldilocks And The Three Bears by Jan Brett
3. Discussion Questions "What is hibernation? Why do bears do when it is cold and snowy outside? Why do some animals go into a deep, long sleep all winter long to stay safe? What color is the cave of the cave opening? Is the snow soft or hard? What shape is the cave opening? Who did we have hibernating in a cave today? What does a sleeping bear look like? Where does a bear sleep in the winter? What kind of den would your bear build? What will your bear use to make a cozy den? What color will the fur of bear be? How can we make the fur look fluffy? How can you show the bear is curled up tight? What will we use to make the bear eyes look closed? What other things do we need to add to this picture? Should we add little zzzs to show the bear is sleeping?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose a bear reference photograph for the positive space (foreground, drawing, animal) of the Mixed Media Hibernating Bears
2. Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) to fill in the positive space (foreground, animal) of the Mixed Media Hibernating Bears
3. Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) to fill in the negative space (background, blanket, pillow) of the Mixed Media Hibernating Bears
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Mixed Media Hibernating Bears for Assigned Tables
2. Yogi 3 (2025) Erik Abel
3. Discussion Questions "What was your favorite part about making the bear? What materials did you use to create the bear? What different kinds of bears (polar bear, brown bear, panda bear) can you think of? What sounds might a bear make? How could you show the sound in your artwork? What shapes do you see in the body of your bear (head, ears, belly)? How can we show that one bear is bigger or smaller than the other bears? How is your bear the same as a real bear? Is your bear a heavy sleeper? What does your bear dream about? What makes your bear so sleepy? Is it tired from playing all day long? what time of year is it for your sleepy bear? Is it hibernating for the winter? What title would you give your sleepy bear masterpiece?"
Lesson Activities
1. Draw light outline of the selected bear reference for the positive space (bear, blanket, foreground) onto the watercolor paper
2. Use graphite techniques (engraving, carving, scratching) with a stylus to add highlights (light source, reflective light) to the Mixed Media Hibernating Bears
3. Use graphite techniques (engraving, carving, scratching) with a stylus to add shadows (reflective light, light source) to the Mixed Media Hibernating Bears
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Mixed Media Hibernating Bears for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, construction paper, crayons, watercolor)
Lesson Activities
1. Use graphic techniques (engraving, carving, scratching) with a stylus to finish adding details (plaid pajamas, pillow, floor) to the Mixed Media Hibernating Bears
2. Add value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) to the positive space (foreground, bear, blankets) of the Mixed Media Hibernating Bears
3. Add details (plaid pajamas, pillow, floor) using illustrative techniques (hatching, stippling, cross hatching) to the Mixed Media Hibernating Bears
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