Personality Piranhas

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Personality Piranhas using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, neutral), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) inspired by German Explorer (1804-1865) Robert H. Schomburgk
• Use texture (actual, implied, visual) and design principles (repetition, movement, emphasis) based on 19th Century Art
• Define Personality (combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Serrasalmo Piranha (1804) Robert H. Schomburgk

2. Read Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas by Aaron Blabey

3. Discussion Questions "What words do you think best describe you? What do you love doing that makes you feel the happiest? What do you know how to do that you can tech others? What is the most wonderful thing that ever happened to you? What is the most difficult thing that ever happened to you? What did you learn from the best thing that ever happened to you? What did you learn from the most difficult thing that ever happened to you? What do you think will be the most useful thing when you are an adult? what advice would you give your younger self? What are you most grateful for? What do you think your life will be like in the future? How would you change the world if you could?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use a pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) of the selected fish (piranha) for the piranha paintings

2. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add characteristics (gills, eyes, fins) for the piranha paintings

3. Use texture tools (stamps, felt pens, forks) to add patterns (dots, stripes, waves) to the positive space (piranha) of the Personality Piranhas

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Personality Piranhas for Assigned Table 

2. Serrasalmo Punctatus (1804) Robert H. Schomburgk

3. Discussion Questions "How would you describe the shape of the fishes body? Are all of the fish shaped the same? Do you see any fins on this fish? How would you describe the shape of the fish? How would you describe the color of this fish? Are all fish the same color? How are these fish the same/? How are these fish different? Do you see any designs on this fish? Do you see any patterns on this fish? DO you see any fins on this fish? Are the fins the same size? Are some of the fins narrow? Are some of the fins wide? What personality do you think this fish has? How would you describe the personality? How would you describe its mouth? How would you describe the eyes?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; purple, yellow) to fill in the positive space (piranha) of the piranha paintings

2. Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; purple, yellow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the piranha paintings

3. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the positive space (piranha) and negative space (background) of the Personality Piranhas

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Personality Piranhas for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, paint brushes, tempera paint)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (piranha) of the piranha paintings

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to the negative shape (background) of the piranha paintings

3. Add relief pieces (Styrofoam pieces, cardboard, poster board) for the positive space (piranha) and negative space (background) of the Personality Piranhas

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 Bisa Butler Self Portraits

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Bisa Butler Self Portraits using printmaking techniques learned in class
• Use line variation (continuous, contour, outline), shape types (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (actual, implied, visual) inspired by American Fiber Artist (1973-Present) Bisa Butler
• Use drawing techniques (cross hatching, stippling, scribbling) and design principles (balance, portion, harmony) based on Fiber Art
• Define Portrait (a painting or drawing of the face, head, and shoulders)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Tea (2017) Bisa Butler

2. Read "Bisa Butler: Portraits" by Erica Warren

3. Discussion Questions "Do you think this is a self-portrait? How does this portrait make you feel? Are you interested in the portrait? Do you like the way the artist has arranged the picture? Do you like the way the artist has shown details? Can you predict if a male or female artist created this portrait? What is a portrait? Why do artist paint portraits? Who is the person in the portrait? How old is the person? What does the picture tell you about the time that the subject was made? How do you think the artist felt about the person he or she painted? How do you think the person in the picture is feeling? What is the mood of the person in the picture? How can you tell?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use graphite pencil to draw line types (contour, outline, continuous) of facial proportions (head, face shoulder) of self portrait

3. Use graphite pencil to add facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, eyebrows) to the positive space (portrait) of the Bisa Butler Self Portraits 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Bisa Butler Self Portraits for Assigned Tables

2. The Princess (2017) Bisa Butler

3. Discussion Questions "How has the artist arranged the portrait? Do you think the person posted for this portrait? Where is the person looking (at the viewing, away, at something else)? If there is more than one person in the picture, are they touching? What could this mean? What does the background and the objects in the background of the picture tell us? How much space has the artist left around the person? How is the space being used? What view of the person is pictured? Is the portrait realistic or is the portrait abstract? What shapes can you see in this portrait? Are the lines in the portrait straight or curved? How often does the artist repeat certain colors or shapes within the portrait?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add adornments (piercings, tattoos, hairstyles) to the positive space (portrait) of the self portrait

2. Add costumes (jewelry, clothing, make up) to the positive space (portrait) of the self portraits

3. Use black sharpie marker to outline the face features (eyes, nose, mouth) and facial proportions (head, face, shoulder) of the Bisa Butler Self Portraits

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Bisa Butler Self Portrait for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (acetate, sharpie markers, pens)

Lesson Activities

1. Use primary colors (red yellow blue) to fill in the positive space (clothing, jewelry, facial features) of the self portrait

2. Use primary colors (red blue yellow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the self portrait

3. Use value (lightness, darkness) to add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) and highlights (reflective light, light source) to the Bisa Butler Self Portraits

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 Andy Warhol Inspired Cats

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Andy Warhol Inspired Cat using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (complementary secondary primary), shape variation (free form organic geometric), and space (positive negative) inspired by American Artist (1928-1987) Andy Warhol
• Use drawing techniques (cropping overlapping layering) and design principles (composition proportion repetition) based on Pop Art
• Define Features (stylistic elements included within an artwork to help the artist communicate)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1.  Green Sam (1956) Andy Warhol

2. Read Uncle Andy's Cats by James Warhola 

3. Discussion Questions "Do cats have shoulders? Why do cats purr? Why do cats have whiskers? what is a group of cats called? What is the normal eye color of a siamese car? Which cats are cartoons? What is the largest "big cat" in the world? Do cats spend an average of 13 to 14 hours a day sleeping? How many whiskers does the average cat have on each side of its face? What is the average number of kittens in a litter? Which part of the cat's body can appear and disappear? What was the punishment for hurting a cat in ancient Egypt? What is the name of the world's richest cat? Which part of a cat is as unique as a human fingerprint?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use basic shapes (semi circle oval triangle) to draw recognizable parts of the cat drawings

3. Add feline parts (claws teeth tail whiskers nose) to the recognizable parts of the Andy Warhol Inspired Cats

Reminder:

• Initials & Home Teacher on Back Of Paper 

Day Two, Art Start

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Day Three, Art Start

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Roy Lichtenstein Portraits

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Roy Lichtenstein Portrait using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use primary colors (red, yellow, blue), shape variation (geometric, organic), and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) inspired by American Pop Artist (1923-1977) Roy Lichtenstein
• Use drawing techniques (cross hatching, stippling) and design principles (balance, proportion, harmony) based on the Pop Art Movement
• Define Ben Day Dots (small colored dots spaced close, wide, or overlapping to create an optical illusion)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start 

1. Girl With Ball (1961) Roy Lichtenstein
3. Discussion Questions "Did the artist create pop art that shows emotion? Does the artist demonstrate an understanding of pop art? Does the artist solve the art challenge in a unique way? Does the artist attend to details and demonstration high quality craftsmanship? Did the artist use materials properly? Do you know Roy Lichtenstein? What background information did you learn about the artist? Where and when was he born? What kind of art education, if any, did he have? Who and what influenced the artist? What art movement, if any, where they apart of? What was this movement influenced by? What cultural trends influenced the artist, music, politics, fashion, and more? Did the artist create a range of work? Was this artist only known for painting portraits or did he sculpt or draw? How original or pioneering was this artist? What did he do that had never been done before? Does the artist have a distinctive style or trade mark? What materials or media is he best known for using?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Use pencil to draw a contour line of facial proportions (head, face, shoulder) of self portrait
3. Use pencil to add facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, eyebrows) of Roy Lichtenstein Portraits 

Reminders:

• Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Roy Lichtenstein Portrait for Assigned Table
2. Girl With Hair Ribbon (1965) Roy Lichtenstein
3. Discussion Questions "What do you think or feel about the artwork? Do you like or dislike the artwork? Do you feel that it is a successful work of art? How has the artist used line in the artwork? Has the artist used pattern in any part of the painting? Would you say this is a warm or cool image? Does the artist's use of color make all or parts of the image stand out? Does the artist help to add the mood or atmosphere of the painting? Does the painting look realistic, abstract, unrealistic, lifelike, exaggerated, or childlike? Do you think the artist worked slowly or quickly to produce this painting? Why do you think that? Is the painting flat, decorative, rough, or textural? Are there dots or dabs of texture used?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add adornments (piercings, tattoos, hairstyles) to positive space (face, nose, shoulder) of portraits
2. Add costumes (jewelry, clothing, make up) to positive space (facial feature) of portraits
3. Use black sharpie marker to outline facial features and facial proportions of Roy Lichtenstein Portraits

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Roy Lichtenstein Portrait for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (washable markers, rulers, pens)

Lesson Activities

1. Use primary colors (red, blue, yellow) to fill in the positive space (clothing, jewelry, facial features) of portraits
2. Use primary colors (red, blue, yellow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the portrait
3. Use value (lightness/darkness of color) to add shadows/highlights to Roy Lichtenstein Portraits

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Heritage Self Portraits

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Heritage Self Portrait using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use multicultural colors (apricot, burnt Sienna, mahogany, peach, sepia, tan), line types (contour, outline, gesture) and value (highlights, shadows) inspired by Australian Artist (1964-Present) Kim Philipsen, American Photographer (1954-Present) Cindy Sherman, and Harlem Renaissance Artist (1899-1979) Aaron Douglas
• Use observational skills (capturing expressions, developing likeness, facial placement) and design principles (balance, proportion, contrast) based on Contemporary Art Movements
• Define Identity (the sense people have of themselves, who they are, and what they feel is most important in defining themselves)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Self Portrait with Monkey (1938) Frida Kahlo
2. Read All the Colors of the Earth by Sheila Hamanaka
3. Discussion Questions "What is the difference between a portrait and a self portrait? Why is it difficult to draw a self-portrait? What is the most outstanding part of your self portrait? What part are you least pleased with? How could you improve this drawing? How can portraits and self portrait help you think about your own and others' identity? How can you use close observation skills to feel good about yourself and the people around you? What are some ways we can make ourselves and our classmates feel comfortable when we are talking about complex or confusing topics? What words are commonly used to describe skin color and racial identity?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Choose 12" by 15" Drawing Paper
2. Use pencil to draw a contour line of facial proportions (head, face, shoulder) of self portrait
3. Use pencil to add facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, eyebrows) of Heritage Self Portrait

Reminder:

• Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper

Day Two, Art Start

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Day Three, Art Start

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