Mixed Media Sloths
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Mixed Media Sloth using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use shape variation (geometric, organic), analogous colors (blue purple red) and line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) inspired by American Illustrator (2013-Present) Victoria Borges
- Use collage techniques (readymade, clippings, composing) and design principles (composition, balance, variation) based on American Art
- Define Balance (the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Sloth Sayings III (2020) Victoria Borges
2. Read Slowly, Slowly, Slowly, Said the Sloth by Eric Carle
3. Discussion Questions "How many species of sloths are there? Why are sloths so slow? How far can a sloth travel in a day? Why do sloths leave the sheltered canopy and go to the ground? What do sloths eat? How much food do sloths consume? How long do sloths sleep? What is the biggest threat to a sloth? What are sloths considered lazy creatures? What does a sloth's scientific name mean in Greek? How much faster are sloths swimming than walking? What is an arboreal habitat made up of? How long can it take for a sloth to digest a single meal? Are sloths the world's slowest mammals?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 8" X 12" Drawing Paper
2. Add line types (contour, outline, perspective) to the positive space (animal) of the sloth drawings
3. Outline line types (contour, outline, perspective) with the neutral colors (black, brown, grey) for the Mixed Media Sloths
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Mixed Media Sloths for Assigned Table
2. Sloth Sayings IV (2020)Victoria Borges
3. Discussion Questions "How many species of sloths are there? Did the artist paint in long brush strokes? Are the lines curved, straight, or thin? Does the artist use a variety of shapes? What types of shapes do you see? What are the colors that the artist uses? What do you think the artwork is about? What are the similarities in the story behind this artwork? Have you heard these stories before?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the sloth drawings
2. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the negative space (background) of the sloth drawings
3. Use embellishments (plastic eyes, bubble wrap, brown paper) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the Mixed Media Sloths
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Mixed Media Sloths for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (scissors, glue sticks, construction paper)
Lesson Activities
1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the sloth drawings
2. Add shadow (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the sloth drawings
3. Add details (eyelashes, fur, claws) to the positive space (animal) of the Mixed Media Sloths
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