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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

WITCH HAT DRAWINGS

Witch Hat Drawings

Learning Targets

I can...

Create an original Witch Hat Drawing using painting techniques learned in class
Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and color combinations (muted, subdued, monochromatic) inspired by Spanish Painter (1746-1828) Francisco Goya
Use observational drawing (perspective, proportion, grid measurement) and design principles (emphasis, movement, contrast) based on Romanticism
Define Mood (the emotions that are elicit in the viewer of an artwork)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Witches Witchcraft Spell (1764) Francisco Goya

2. Read Room On The Broom by Julia Donaldson

3. Discussion Questions "How does his depictions of monsters reflect human nature? How can artwork make a government upset? Do you find this artwork intriguing? Do you want to know more about this artwork? What art movement does Francisco Goya's sense of imagination and emotion fit with? How does his artwork capture the behavior, actions, and everyday life of the people the artist observed? Did you know that a bad sickness left the painter Francisco Goya deaf? What did Francisco Goya's personal motto claim that he was doing throughout his life? What is original about the paintings that reflect social and political events of the time? How does the artist depict woman (queens, witches, lower class) as powerful? Why did Francisco Goya paint witches?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Colored Construction Paper

2. Use hat template (witch hat, wizard hat) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the hat designs

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw the patterns (stripes, plaid, floral, dots) onto the positive space (foreground) of the Witch Hat Drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Witch Hat Drawings for Assigned Tables

2. The Witches Witchcraft Spell (1797) Francisco Goya

3. Discussion Questions "Are hats the same on both sides? What types of lines did you use to mark a pattern or design on the hats? How do you like your colorful hats? What eye-catching embellishments did you add to your hats? Is it merely decorative or did it pull your eye to something important? What are hats? How many of your have ever worn a hat? How many have you ever lost a hat? How did you feel when you lost the hat? Why are hats easy to lose? Will your hat be straight or have a bend at the top? Do you want a skinny hat or a wide hat? Will you make the brim big or little?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (foreground) of the hat designs

2. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) to the negative space (background) of the hat designs

3. Add embellishments (jewels, sequins, floral, fabric) to the positive space (foreground) of the Witch Hat Drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Witch Hat Drawings for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (pencils, colored pencils, erasers, sharpeners)

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add patterns (dots, stripes, floral. plaid) to the positive space (foreground) of the hat designs

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the hat designs

3. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Witch Hat Drawings

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Thursday, September 28, 2023

PICASSO PAPER CUT OUTS

Picasso Paper Cut Outs

Learning Targets

I can...

Create an original Picasso Paper Cut Outs using drawing techniques learned in class
Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and texture (actual, implied, visual) inspired by Spanish Artist (1881-1972) Pablo Picasso
Use sculpture techniques (carving, assembling, modeling, casting) and design principles (composition, proportion, balance) based on Cubism
Define Interconnect (having different parts or things connected or related to each other)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Woman (1943) Pablo Picasso

2. Read Picasso Cut Papers by Cythnia Burlingham

3. Discussion Question "Did you know Pablo Picasso painted on vessels? Did you know Pablo Picasso made giant sculptures out of stone, steel, and cardboard? Do you notice how the artist used monochromatic colors to have the face looking in different directions? How many faces can be seen and how does each face feel? How did Cubist artists use collage to discuss the relationship between different people? What two animals did we see that are cut out of the paper? What is the mood in this paper sculpture? What would the impact of this work be if it were in color instead of black and white? How is this artwork similar and different to photographs?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the proportion (head, neck, shoulder) within the silhouette of the face paper sculptures

2. Turn construction paper into basic shapes (oval face, crescent ears, rectangle neck) for the positive space (face) of the face paper sculptures

3. Use tools (scissors, glue sticks, pencils) to draw facial features (oval eyes, round nose, thin mouth) within the silhouette of the Picasso Paper Cut Outs

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Picasso Paper Cut Outs for Assigned Tables

2. Chair (1961) Pablo Picasso

3. Discussion Questions "What influenced Pablo Picasso's work? What is Cubism? where did Pablo Picasso grow up? Which political movements was Pablo Picasso associated with? Who invented Cubism with Pablo Picasso? Which political movements was Pablo Picasso associated with? Who invited Cubism with Pablo Picasso? When did Picasso start signing his artwork? How many works of art did Picasso create during his lifetime? How old was Pablo Picasso when he completed his first painting? Which is not a characteristic of Cubism? What is the name of this sculpture? What do you know about one of the greatest artists of the 20th century? What was the first of the most commonly accepted periods of Pablo Picasso's work?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) to the positive space (face) of the silhouette of the face paper sculptures

2. Add details (eye sockets, brow bone, moles) to the facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) of the face paper sculptures

3. Use modeling tools (paddle, brush, grips) to smooth out facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) of the Picasso Paper Cut Outs

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Picasso Paper Cut Outs for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (scissors, glue sticks, pencils)

Lesson Activities

1. Add color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to the positive space (neck, face, shoulder) of the face paper sculptures

2. Add color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to the negative space (background) of the face paper sculptures

3. Apply Gloss Finish to the face proportions, facial features, and accessories of the Picasso Paper Cut Outs

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Saturday, August 29, 2020

HOUSE SILHOUETTE INK PAINTING

House Silhouette Ink Painting

Learning Targets

I can...

Create an original House Silhouette Ink Painting based on painting techniques learned in class
Use analogous colors (pink red orange), line variation (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) and space (positive, negative) based on Catalan Architect (1852-1926) Antonio Gaudi
Use drawing techniques (contour, perspective, outline) and design principles (composition, gradation, repetition) inspired by Spanish Art
Define Silhouette (image of something represented in a solid color with edges matching outline of subject)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. La Sagrada Familia (1882) Antonio Gaudi

2. Read Building On Nature: The Life of Antoni Gaudi by Rachel Rodriguez

3. Discussion Questions "What was Antonio Gaudi's architecture style most influenced by? Where was Gaudi born? What inspired Gaudi's work? How long have people been working on La Sagrada Familia? How would you classify Antonio Gaudi's artistic style? What designs were included as advertisement in his buildings? What features of churches did Gaudi avoid? Was the park originally intended that anyone could live in the park? Which new material did he use to great effect on front of his buildings? Why did Antoni Gaudi become an architect? What art form did Antoni Gaudi create? What is considered to be the most famous of Antoni Gaudi's work?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use three geometric shapes (rectangle, square, triangle) to create a three dimensional silhouette house

2. Add house details (porch, chimney, window) to the roof, levels, and foundation of the silhouette house

3. Outline silhouette house with a neutral color (black, brown, grey) colored pencil, ink pen, or sharpie marker

Reminder:

Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve House Silhouette Ink Painting for Assigned Table

2. Gaudi House Museum (1962) Antonio Gaudi

3. Discussion Questions "What do you see in this picture? What do you see in this house? What do you think Antonio Gaudi meant when creating this artwork? Does your picture have space or distance? Does your picture have a horizon line, one point perspective, or background? How can we create the illusion of depth within our own House Silhouette Ink Paintings? What do you think this artwork represents? Why are you drawn to this subject? What do you think was the most important artist tool when creating this work? What connections did the artist have to his work? Does this artwork represent something about the artist? Is there an element of the artwork you enjoy working with most?"