GRUMPY MONKEY COLLAGES

 Grumpy Monkey Collages

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Grumpy Monkey Collage using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (contour, outline, continuous), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (implied, actual, visual) inspired by American Author (2018-Present) Suzanne Lang
• Use collage techniques (layering, cropping, overlapping) and design principles (composition, variation, emphasis) based on American Art
• Define Expression (describe ideas, facts, or feelings through an arrangement of forms, sounds, or words)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. America Goth Monkey (2018) Susan Clyne

2. Read Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang

3. Discussion Questions "What can we do to help manage our anger? What does anger or irritability look like? When you are angry can you understand another person? Are we reasonable or realistic when we are angry? How can we change those situations? If anger was a color, what color would it be? If anger was a sound, what sound would it be? How have you calmed yourself down when you were feeling angry? How can you express concerns without getting angry? What are some solutions you have when you feel angry?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

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

3. Outline line types (contour, outline, perspective) with the neutral colors (black, brown, grey) for the Grumpy Monkey Collages

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Grumpy Monkey Collages for Assigned Tables

2. The Monkey With The Pearl Earring (2017) Susan Clyne

3. Discussion Questions "How many species of monkeys 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? Why are monkeys angry? Why are monkeys considered angry creatures?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the positive space (monkey) of the monkey collages

2. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the negative space (background) of the monkey collages

3. Use embellishments (plastic eyes, bubble wrap, brown paper) to fill in the positive space (monkey) of the Grumpy Monkey Collages

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Grumpy Monkey Collages for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

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

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

3. Add details (eyelashes, fur, claws) to the positive space (monkey) of the Grumpy Monkey Collages

Artist Examples

Student Examples