WINSLOW HOMER LIGHTHOUSE DRAWINGS

Winslow Homer Lighthouse Drawings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Winslow Homer Lighthouse Drawing using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple), shape variation (geometric, organic), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Illustrator (1836-1910) Winslow Homer
• Use drawing techniques (blending, smearing, smudging) and design principles (movement, repetition, proportion) based on Realism
• Define Mood (atmosphere, state of mind, or feelings generated from an image)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Lighthouse Hill (1927) Edward Hopper
2. American Drawings And Prints: From Benjamin West To Edward Hopper With Commentary by Gail Levin by Whitney Museum of American Art
3. Discussion Questions "What colors form within these paintings? How did the artist make the sky look different from the wave since they are both blue? Did you know that Homer loved to go fishing when he was a child? What colors do you see in the water? What is the weather like? How did the artist show movement in the water? Does the sea look dangerous? How is a seascape different from a landscape? Do you know that Winslow Homer drew many pictures of the Civil War? Do you know that he lived in Maine, Bermuda, and Cuba? Can you find these places on the map? Have you ever thought about sailing on the sea? Do you think fishermen sailing on the sea encountered any dangers? How does the artist show perspective? How is origami related to mathematics?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use observational drawing techniques (composition, light source, reflective light) to draw the basic shapes (tower, main building, base) of lighthouse drawings
2. Add basic shapes (triangle, circle, rectangle) to add windows, doorways, and balconies to lighthouse drawings
3. Add decorative details (onion dome, tower, base columns) to Winslow Homer Lighthouse Drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Winslow Homer Lighthouse Drawing for Assigned Table
2. Lighthouse Village (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) (1929) Edward Hopper
3. Discussion Questions "What kinds of things do you see in this painting? What else do you see? What words would you use to describe this painting? What other words might you use? How would you describe the lines in this picture? How would you describe the shapes in this picture? How would you describe the colors in this picture? What does this painting show? What observations can you make about it? How would you describe this painting to a person who could not see it? How would you describe the buildings in this picture? Do you like the buildings or think they are different? How would you describe the place depicted in this painting?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; purple, yellow) to fill in the positive space (lighthouse) of the lighthouse drawings
2. Use complimentary colors (red, green; blue, orange; purple, yellow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the lighthouse drawings
3. Add intricate embellishments to the decorative details (onion dome, tower, base column) of ones Winslow Homer Lighthouse Drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Winslow Homer Lighthouse Drawing for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (colored pencils, fine tip pens, sharpeners)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to positive space (lighthouse) of the lighthouse drawings
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (background) of the lighthouse drawings
3. Add high contrast (shaded areas) and light/medium contrast (light areas) within the Winslow Homer Lighthouse Drawings

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