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Stacked Pumpkins

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Stacked Pumpkins using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by American Artist (1981-Present) Stephanie Buscema 
• Use painting techniques (impasto, alla prima, glazing, dry brush) and design principles (composition, movement, variation) based on American Art
•  Define Overlapping (two or more things share the same space, time, or characteristics by partially covering or coinciding with each other)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Pumpkin Balloon (2018) Stephanie Buscema

2. Read The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz

3. Discussion Questions "How is his shape different from other pumpkins on the patch? How does the ugly pumpkin feel when people walk past him? How can you tell by looking at his face? Is your squash feeling lonely like the beginning of the book, or happy like the end? What shape should we make the mouth to show that? What is more exiting that all of our artwork looks different instead of exactly the same? What is something unique about you that makes you special? What is one specific detail that the artist added to their squash that you really like? How can artists use overlapping shapes to create the illusion of depth? How can artists arrange simple shapes to create an interesting composition? How can color, pattern, and value make pumpkins appear three-dimensional? How can artists turn simple pumpkins into expressive works of art?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use geometric shapes (oval, circle, rectangle) to draw an assorted vegetable (pumpkin, gourd, squash) for the Stacked Pumpkins

2. Use geometric shapes (oval circle rectangle) to draw the details (stems, leaves, wind) of the Stacked Pumpkins

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw the positive space (foreground, middle ground, pumpkin) of the Stacked Pumpkins

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Stacked Pumpkins for Assigned Tables

2. Spirit Of Autumn (2014) Stephanie Buscema

3. Discussion Questions "How does the pumpkin feel on the cover? Why do you think no one is picking him from the patch? Have you ever felt like you did not fit in? How is the main character's shape different from the other pumpkins? How did he feel when he was teased? How did he feel when he found his family? Just like the squash, what makes each of us unique and special? How can artists use shapes, colors, lines, and patterns to make a character unique? What could you change about a pumpkin to make it funny, silly, spooky, happy, or surprised? Can you create a pumpkin character that communicates a specific emotion without sharing the emotion? What is a squash, and why does this discovery make him happy? How can we use different colros to shaow all those unique bumps?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add details (stems, leaves, branches) to the positive space (foreground, middle ground, pumpkin) of the Stacked Pumpkins

2. Use oil pastels to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, pumpkins) with neutral colors (black, grey, white, brown) for the Stacked Pumpkins

3. Use oil pastels to fill in the negative space (background) with neutral colors (black, grey, white, brown) for the Stacked Pumpkins

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Stacked Pumpkins for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (paint brushes, pencils, erasers, water buckets)

Lesson Activities

1. Add pumpkin parts (brown stem, green leaves, shell) with neutral colors (black, grey, brown, white) for the Stacked Pumpkins

2. Use texture techniques (eraser, cloth, sponge) to add details (brown stem, green leaves, shell) to the Stacked Pumpkins

3. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Stacked Pumpkins 

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 Holiday Lights Drawings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Holiday Lights Drawings using collage techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and value (tints, shades, lightness, darkness) inspired by American Painter (1958-2012) Thomas Kinked
• Use drawing techniques (smudging, smoothing, layering) and design principles (composition, gradation, proportion) based on American Art
• Define Nostalgia (a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a past period or place with happy personal associations)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Lights of Home (1995) Thomas Kinkade

2. Read Lights Of Winter: Winter Celebrations Around The World by Heather Conrad

3. Discussion Questions "Why do artists create artwork about various cultures and holidays throughout the year? What do you think the artist is showing? What do you think the artist wanted to communicate? What  do you see in the artwork that makes you say that? What do you imagine could have happened moments prior to or after the scene shown here? What in the artwork made you say that? What feeling or mood do you get from this artwork? What about it makes you say that? What is the setting, the time, and place for the artwork? How does this work of art relate to the theme or topic of this lesson?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Colored Construction Paper

2. Use shape variation templates (geometric, organic, free form) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the holiday drawings 

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw the patterns (stripes, dots, waves) onto the positive space (light bulbs) of the Holiday Lights Drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Holiday Lights Drawings for Assigned Table

2. The Lights Of Liberty (2000) Thomas Kinkade

3. Discussion Questions "What title would you give this artwork? When you learned the title of the artwork, how did you associate the words with what you see in front of you? Did the title seem to fit with the artwork or were you surprised? How do the different elements in this work contribute to a central theme or idea? How does the choice of color, perspective, or other visual elements communicate the central idea? How does the placement of objects, people, or shape within the work create feelings, focus, or communicate ideas? what are the key sections of the artwork? How do these sections interact with one another? How do they work together to convey an idea or feeling?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to positive space (light bulbs, foreground) of the holiday drawings

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

3. Add embellishments (glitter, metallic paint, jewels) to the positive space (light bulb, foreground) of the Holiday Lights Drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Holiday Lights Drawings for Assigned Table

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

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add patterns (dots, waves, stripes) to the light bulb of the holiday drawings

2. Use warm colors (red, orange, yellow) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the holiday drawings

3. Use cool colors (blue, green, purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Holiday Light Drawings

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 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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 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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