Halloween Potion Paintings
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Halloween Potion Paintings using painting techniques learned in class
- Use line types (horizontal, vertical diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by English Painter (1849-1917) John William Waterhouse
- Use painting techniques (overlapping, cropping, layering) and design principles (variation, emphasis, proportion) based on Romanticism
- Define Still Life (a work of art depicting inanimate subject matter such as bowls, glassware, fruits, and flowers)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. The Magic Circle (1886) John William Waterhouse
2. Read A Spooktacular Halloween by Saline Yoon
3. Discussion Questions "How did this artist use space? How did this artist use balance? How does your eye move through the artwork? What choices did the artist make to make that happen? How would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it? What elements seem dreamlike or imaginary? What is mysterious about this painting? What is exciting about this artwork? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? Who do you think this artwork was created for? Why do you say that? What is the story being told, if any? How did the artist use line shape, and color to contribute to the mood or meaning?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper
2. Add three dimensional shapes (cylinder, pyramid, sphere) to composition of arranged objects (glassware, fabric, inanimate objects) for potion paintings
3. Add a horizon line in the negative space (background) to separate the folded drapery, objects, wallpaper for Halloween Potion Paintings
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Halloween Potion Paintings for Assigned Tables
2. The Crystal Ball (1902) John William Waterhouse
3. Discussion Questions "What is a Still Life? Still Life- a simple painting or drawing of objects. Is it different from other forms of figurative work in the sense that it cannot move? Can you guess how many types of still life there are for three merits? How can you create a still life effectively? What was the inspiration for your artwork? When did you learn about a famous artist, a culture, a place, or time in history? What materials did you use? What techniques did you try? What are you proud of in your artwork? What style is that? Were you using your imagination, memories, or observing from really life?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use cool colors (blue green purple) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the potion paintings
2. Use cool colors (blue green purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the potion paintings
3. Use shape stamps to add patterns (floral, silk, wood) to the negative space (background) of the Halloween Potion Paintings
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Halloween Potion Paintings for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (tempera paint, water bucket, paintbrushes)
Lesson Activities
1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to subject matter (fruit bowl, glassware, flowers) and positive space (potions) of potion paintings
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadows) to negative space (background) of the potion paintings
3. Outline details (patterns, objects, potions) in positive space (foreground) of the Halloween Potion Paintings
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