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 Grumpy Monkey Collages

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Grumpy Monkey Collage using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (contour, outline, continuous), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (implied, actual, visual) inspired by American Author (2018-Present) Suzanne Lang
• Use collage techniques (layering, cropping, overlapping) and design principles (composition, variation, emphasis) based on American Art
• Define Expression (describe ideas, facts, or feelings through an arrangement of forms, sounds, or words)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. America Goth Monkey (2018) Susan Clyne

2. Read Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang

3. Discussion Questions "What can we do to help manage our anger? What does anger or irritability look like? When you are angry can you understand another person? Are we reasonable or realistic when we are angry? How can we change those situations? If anger was a color, what color would it be? If anger was a sound, what sound would it be? How have you calmed yourself down when you were feeling angry? How can you express concerns without getting angry? What are some solutions you have when you feel angry?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Add line types (contour, outline, perspective) to the positive space (animal) of the monkey collages

3. Outline line types (contour, outline, perspective) with the neutral colors (black, brown, grey) for the Grumpy Monkey Collages

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Grumpy Monkey Collages for Assigned Tables

2. The Monkey With The Pearl Earring (2017) Susan Clyne

3. Discussion Questions "How many species of monkeys are there? Did the artist paint in long brush strokes? Are the lines curved, straight, or thin? Does the artist use a variety of shapes? What types of shapes do you see? What are the colors that the artist uses? What do you think the artwork is about? What are the similarities in the story behind this artwork? Have you heard these stories before? Why are monkeys angry? Why are monkeys considered angry creatures?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the positive space (monkey) of the monkey collages

2. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the negative space (background) of the monkey collages

3. Use embellishments (plastic eyes, bubble wrap, brown paper) to fill in the positive space (monkey) of the Grumpy Monkey Collages

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Grumpy Monkey Collages for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (monkey) of the monkey collages

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the monkey collages 

3. Add details (eyelashes, fur, claws) to the positive space (monkey) of the Grumpy Monkey Collages

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 Mixed Media Sloths

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Mixed Media Sloth using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic), analogous colors (blue purple red) and line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) inspired by American Illustrator (2013-Present) Victoria Borges
• Use collage techniques (readymade, clippings, composing) and design principles (composition, balance, variation) based on American Art
• Define Balance (the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Sloth Sayings III (2020) Victoria Borges

2. Read Slowly, Slowly, Slowly, Said the Sloth by Eric Carle 

3. Discussion Questions "How many species of sloths are there? Why are sloths so slow? How far can a sloth travel in a day? Why do sloths leave the sheltered canopy and go to the ground? What do sloths eat? How much food do sloths consume? How long do sloths sleep? What is the biggest threat to a sloth? What are sloths considered lazy creatures? What does a sloth's scientific name mean in Greek? How much faster are sloths swimming than walking? What is an arboreal habitat made up of? How long can it take for a sloth to digest a single meal? Are sloths the world's slowest mammals?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 8" X 12" Drawing Paper

2. Add line types (contour, outline, perspective) to the positive space (animal) of the sloth drawings

3. Outline line types (contour, outline, perspective) with the neutral colors (black, brown, grey) for the Mixed Media Sloths

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mixed Media Sloths for Assigned Table

2. Sloth Sayings IV (2020)Victoria Borges 

3. Discussion Questions "How many species of sloths are there? Did the artist paint in long brush strokes? Are the lines curved, straight, or thin? Does the artist use a variety of shapes? What types of shapes do you see? What are the colors that the artist uses? What do you think the artwork is about? What are the similarities in the story behind this artwork? Have you heard these stories before?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the sloth drawings

2. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the negative space (background) of the sloth drawings

3. Use embellishments (plastic eyes, bubble wrap, brown paper) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the Mixed Media Sloths

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mixed Media Sloths for Assigned Table

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

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the sloth drawings

2. Add shadow (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the sloth drawings

3. Add details (eyelashes, fur, claws) to the positive space (animal) of the Mixed Media Sloths

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Christopher Marley Inspired Symmetrical Designs

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Christopher Marley Inspired Symmetrical Design using computer techniques learned in class
• Use metallic colors (bronze, silver, gold), texture types (smooth, bumpy, rough), and form (two dimensional, three dimensional) inspired by American Artist (1969-Present) Christopher Marley
• Use mathematical connections (dividing sections, concentric circles, linear symmetry) and design principles (balance, composition, contrast) based on Expressive Art
• Define Radial Design (a design that includes any lines, shapes, or colors that starts in the center and radiates outwards in a circular way)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Caternarius Prism (2020) Christopher Marley
2. Exquisite Creatures: The Art of Christopher Marley by Christopher Marley
3. Discussion Questions "How long have meditative art forms been around? How did Monks start making Mandalas? How did the artist create his own design? How can we use a computer to create our symmetrical mandalas? What colors or shading should be used with the Mandalas? How can Mandalas appear more three dimensional in design? What does integration mean to you, personally, internally? What does the relationship between the art and artist look like to you? How might you incorporate these techniques and theories you are learning as an artist? How does our work, as an artist, affect the collective? How do we individually impact the whole of human culture? What title would you give your Mandala? What were your thoughts as you were working on your Mandala? As you are reflecting on your Mandala, were there any surprises? Do these colors represent or symbolize anything for you? Is there anything you would like to add, delete, or change?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use bug template to trace simple/compound shapes of insects for symmetrical designs
2. Use a black sharpie marker to outline simple/compound shapes of insects for symmetrical designs
3. Use metallic colors (bronze, silver, gold) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Christopher Marley Inspired Symmetrical Designs

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Christopher Marley Inspired Symmetrical Designs for Assigned Table
2. Lambert Prism (2019) Christopher Marley
3. Reflective Discussion "A mandala is a devotional, sacred sand painting done by Buddhist Monks of Tibet. The monks use millions of grains of brightly colored sand to create this sand painting. The ceremony of creating a mandala takes nine days. The mandala represents the world in its divine form. It also represents a "map" by which the minds of people can be transformed from ordinary into enlightenment. After the mandala is finished, the monks who created it, destroy it. The destruction of the mandala is important to the ceremony because the destruction of the mandala symbolizes the impermanence of life."

Lesson Activities

1. Use metallic colors (bronze, silver, gold) to fill in the positive space (insects) of the symmetrical designs
2. Use tools (dotting styluses, dowels, erasers, toothpicks, nails, sewing pins) to add patterns (swirls, dots, stripes) to positive space (insects) of the symmetrical designs 
3. Use neutral colors (white, black, grey) to add contrast to positive space (insects) of the Christopher Marley Inspired Symmetrical Designs 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Christopher Marley Inspired Symmetrical Designs for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (metallic paint, hot glue, ruler, pencil)

Lesson Activities

1. Use drawing techniques (blending, contrast, shading) to add details to the positive space (insects) of the symmetrical designs 
2. Use drawing techniques (blending, contrast, shading) to add details to the negative space (background) of the symmetrical designs 
3. Add design details (border, scenery, typography) to negative space (background) of the symmetrical designs 

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Kindergarten Klees

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create a Kindergarten Klee using mixing techniques learned in class
• Use line variation (intersecting horizontal vertical), geometric shapes (circle rectangle square), and color (warm colors complimentary colors) inspired by Swiss Artist (1879-1940) Paul Klee
• Use color theory (color relation, mixing techniques, reflective schemes) and design principles (composition, contrast, placement) based on Abstract Art 
• Define Portrait (a picture depicting the face, head, and shoulder)

Lesson One

Day One, Art Start

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Day Two, Art Start

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Day Three, Art Start

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