Pretty Pig Paintings
Learning Targets
I can...- Create a pretty pig painting using color mixing techniques learned in class
- Use color (tints, shades), geometric shapes (rectangle, triangle, circle), and space (positive, negative)
- Use mathematical connections (trigonometry, size relation, parallel lines) and design principles (proportion, composition, unity) relating to American Folk Artist Jeanette Carlstrom
- Define Outline (draw or trace the outer edge of a shape or object)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. American Folk Artist Jeanette Carlstrom
2. Read The Unlikely Story of A Pig in the City by Jodi Kendall
3. Discussion Questions "What are the names of young animals such as chickens, cows, and pigs? What sounds do these animals make? Which animal is the heaviest? Which animal is the biggest? Do you like pigs?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use Geometric Shapes (circle, oval, triangle) to make a pig's ears, nose, and face
2. Use Line Variation (straight, zig zag, curved) to make a pig's feet, tail, and hooves
3. Outline & Trace Over Pig with Black Permanent Marker
Reminder:
- Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Pretty Pig Painting for Assigned Table
2. Read Sky Pig by Jan L. Coates
3. Outline- draw or trace the outer edge of a shape or object. "Sensory Experience" involved holding beanie bag pigs with blankets and baskets. Brown shaving cream can be used to add mud pile texture to the pretty pig painting.
Lesson Activities
1. Outline & Trace Over Pretty Pig in Black Permanent Marker
2. Use Color Mixing Techniques (Red + White = Pink) to paint the Pink Pig
3. Use Cool Colors (green, blue, purple) to paint the sky and grass
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Pretty Pig Painting for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, paintbrush, paint palette)
Lesson Activities
1. Use Cool Colors (green, blue, purple) to paint the blue sky and green grass
2. Use Warm Colors (red, yellow, orange) to paint the yellow sun and red flowers
3. Outline or Trace Over any black lines that disappeared during painting
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