Pin Koro Inspired Animals

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Pin Koro Inspired Animal using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (contour, outline, perspective), shape variation (geometric, organic), and texture (soft, rough, smooth) inspired by Japanese Artist (2013-Present) Pin Koro
• Use drawing techniques (outline, contour line, perspective) and design principles (repetition, balance, gradation) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Outline (a border line around a figure or shape)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. 30 Animals (2017) Pin Koro

2. Read A Sick Day For Amos McGee by Philip Stead

3. Discussion Questions "What animal are you going to draw? What is the animal doing? What body covering does the animal have? What type of animal is it? Where could the animal be going? Is the animal happy or sad? What is the background of the image? What is behind the animal drawing? What is the largest mammal in the world? What animal is the tallest in the world? What is the slowest animal in the world? What animal has the longest life span? What is your favorite animal?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 8 X 12 Drawing Paper

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

3. Outline line types (contour, outline, perspective) with neutral colors (black, grey, brown) of animal drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Pin Koro Inspired Animals for Assigned Table

2. Number Animals (2017) Pin Koro

3. Discussion Questions "What types of lines are being used in this artwork? What area of the artist is emphasized by the artist? Which area of the artwork is most important? How does your eye move through the artwork? What choices did the artist make to make that happen? How would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it? How do you think this artwork was made? What emotions do you feel when looking at this? What emotions do you notice in the artwork? What do you think is happening next? How do you think the artist was feeling when he created this artwork? What title would you give this artwork? What symbols do you notice in the artwork? What do you like about this artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use warm colors (red orange yellow) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the animal drawings

2. Use cool colors (blue green purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the animal drawings

3. Use embellishments (plastic eyes, bubble wrap, brown paper) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the Pin Koro Inspired Animals

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Pin Koro Inspired Animals for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (pencil, marker, eraser)

Lesson Activities

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

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

3. add details (whispers, spots, eyelashes) to the positive space (animal) of the Pin Koro Inspired Animals

Artist Examples

Student Examples