SUSAN HERBERT INSPIRED CATS

 Susan Herbert Inspired Cats

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Susan Herbert Inspired Cats using drawing techniques in class
• Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal), shape variation (geometric organic), and space (positive negative) inspired by British Illustrator (1945-2014) Susan Herbert
• Use collage techniques (overlapping, layering, cropping), and design principles (contrast, proportion, gradation) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Parody (a new creative work which uses an existing work for humor or mockery)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Hollywood Chic (1945) Susan Herbert

2. Read "Impressionist Cats" by Susan Herbert

3. Discussion Questions "What type of cat did the artist photograph? What do artists use as motivation? What do you like about this painting? How does this artists use as motivation? What do you think the cats are feeling in this painting? What do you think is the most difficult scene to paint? How would you describe this artwork to someone? How did Herbert's skills as an illustrator leave a unique mark on television and art world? What mood could be described in this artwork? What makes Herbert's illustrations unique? What does this image demonstration her skill of? What should all paintings have? What do you like about this style?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use basic shapes (semi circle oval triangle) to draw recognizable parts of the cat drawings

3. Add feline parts (claws teeth tails whiskers nose) to recognizable parts of the Susan Herbert Inspired Cats

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Susan Herbert Inspired Cats for Assigned Tables

2. Jeanne Hebuterne (Modigliani) (1945) Susan Herbert

3. Discussion Questions "Do cats have shoulders? Why do cats purr? Why do cats have whiskers? What is a group cats called? What is the normal eye color of a siamese cat? Which cats are cartoons? What is a group of cats called? What is the largest big cat in the world? Do cats spend an average of 13 to 14 hours a day sleeping? How many whiskers does the average cat have on each side of its face? What is the average number of kittens in a litter? Which part of the cat's body can appear and disappear? What was the punishment for hurting a cat in ancient Egypt? What is the name of the world's richest cat? Which part of a cat is as unique as a human fingerprint?"

 Lesson Activities

1. Add patterns (dots stripes lines) to positive space (cat) of the Susan Herbert Inspired Cats

2. Use bright colors (pink blue green) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the cat drawings

3. Use bright colors (orange yellow red) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Susan Herbert Inspired Cats

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Susan Herbert Inspired Cats for Assigned Table

2.  Set Up Studio Area (oil pastels, erasers, pencils)

Lesson Activities

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

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

3. Add repeating patterns (dots stripes spots) to the negative space (background) of the Susan Herbert Inspired Cats

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