REGINALD LAURENT ABSTRACT ART

 Reginald Laurent Abstract Art

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Reginald Laurent Abstract Art using painting techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal), shape variation (geometric organic), and space (positive negative) inspired by Abstract Artist (196-Present) Reginald Laurent
• Use art element: shape (geometric organic) and design principles (composition variation balance) based on Abstraction
• Define Shape (a closed space made when a line connects to itself)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. When I Think of Love (2004) Reginald Laurent

2. Read We're All Works of Art by Mark Sperring

3. Discussion Questions "How long has Reginald Laurent been an artist? Does the artist prefer to work on a large or small canvas? How would your describe his process of making colorful abstract forms? What inspires artists to create such colorful abstract art? What tips does the artist have for aspiring artists who would like to create abstract art? What do you see? What was it like to draw your shapes using white oil pastels on white paper? Was it fun to draw abstract shapes without thinking about making a realistic scene? What was your favorite part of this lesson? Would anyone like to share their art if time allows?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Draw three line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) as a line design for the abstract collages

3. Outline three line types (contour continuous outline) with black oil pastels for the Reginald Laurent Abstract Art

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Reginald Laurent Abstract Art for Assigned Table

2. Journey To Me (2003) Reginald Laurent

3. Discussion Questions "What does art mean to you? What ideas, concerns or objectives have motivated your work? How would you describe your artistic style? What is success or successful for you? Is there a distinct mood? Does it make you think about anything? Does anything jump out at you? What did the artist say about the piece? How did you start out as an artist? When do you feel your best? Do you struggle with comparison to other artists? If so, how are you able to move past this? What do your paintings reveal about your personality? Where or how do you rediscover inspiration? Who is the artist shown above?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) to add basic shapes (geometric organic) to the positive space (foreground) of the abstract collages

2. Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) to add basic shapes (geometric organic) to the negative space (background) of the abstract collages

3. Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) to add details (pattern texture designs) to the Reginald Laurent Abstract Art

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Reginald Laurent Abstract Art for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (scissors glue sticks oil pastels) 

Lesson Activities

1. Use complementary colors (red green; blue orange; yellow purple) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the abstract collages

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

3. Add design details (pattern texture designs) to the positive space (foreground) of the Reginald Laurent Abstract Art

Artist Examples

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