Abstract Moose

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Abstract Moose using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric organic), line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) and space (positive negative) inspired by Australian Artist (1992-Present) Dawn Gerety
• Use repetitive patterns (dots, swirls, stripes) and design principles (contrast, gradation, movement) based on Contemporary Art
•  Define Pattern (a repeated decorative design)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. River Moose (2021) Dawn Gerety

2. Read Morris the Moose by B. Wiseman

3. Discussion Questions "What do you know about moose? What do you think when you hear about moose? What is the reason that Morris gives for the cow being a moose? What reasoning did Morris use to conclude that the cow is a moose? What is wrong with Morris's reasoning? Do you agree with Morris, that he knows that the cow is a moose? Is there more knowledge than having reasons for a brief? When was there time you had a reason for knowing something? As a result of what you have now said, do you think that everything you know you know for a reason? How does the cow do this? How does Morris respond? Has anything like this ever happened to you?"

Lesson Activities

1.  Use three geometric shape (rectangle, oval, circle) to create a three-dimensional silhouette of a abstract moose for the winter landscapes 

2. Add details (eyes, horns, ears) to the three dimensional silhouette of the abstract moose for the winter landscapes

3. Outline positive space (moose) with neutral colors (black brown grey) for the Abstract Moose

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Abstract Moose for Assigned Table

2. Aurora Bou (2021) Dawn Gerety

3. Discussion Questions "Why do you think people keep saying they know something even though they do not? Does yelling make Morris right? Why does he yell? What do you think he should have done to convince the deer that he was wrong and that Morris was not a deer? Why does seeing their own reflections convince the animals that they were wrong? What does the saying "seeing is believing" mean? Do you agree with it? Why is Morris not convinced when the other animals tell him that he is wrong? Can you think of other situations in which people have persisted in their mistakes despite having evidence that they were wrong? Can you think of situations in which new evidence has made people change what they think?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add finished details (eyes nose ears) to the positive space (moose) of the winter landscapes

2. Finish outlining positive space (moose) with neutral colors (brown black grey) for the winter landscapes

3. Add embellishments (salt, glitter, metallic) for the negative space (background) of the Abstract Moose

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Abstract Moose for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, paintbrush, watercolor)

Lesson Activities

1.  Finish adding embellishments (salt, glitter, metallic) for the negative space (background) of the Abstract Moose

2. Add neutral colors (brown black grey) to the three dimensional silhouette (moose) of the Abstract Moose

3. Add value (highlights, shadows) to the positive space (animal) of the Abstract Moose

Artist Examples

Student Examples