Yellena James Compositions
Learning Targets
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- Create an original Yellena James Composition using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and pattern (swirls, dots, waves) inspired by Contemporary Artist (1977-Present) Yellena James
- Use painting methods (luminosity, opaque, transparent) and design principles (composition, gradation, repetition) based on Contemporary Art
- Define Composition (all elements working together to produce a work of art)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Vitals (2022) Yellena James
2. Read Star, Branch, Spiral, Fan: Learn To Draw From Nature's Perfect Design Structures by Yellena James
3. Discussion Questions "What sort of edges do you see in this piece? Do you see anything repeating within this painting? What kind of balance do you see in this piece? Would you say this work is symmetrical or asymmetrical? Is the artwork the same on both sides? Is the paint blending together? What kind of edge is that? What rhythm and motion do you see within this painting? Where do you see these colors in the world? Where do you see form in the world? What lines can you see in this painting? How do we see this artwork in our daily lives?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper
2. Draw three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the positive space (foreground) of the abstract compositions
3. Outline the three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) with black oil pastels for the positive space (foreground) of the Yellena James Compositions
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Yellena James Compositions for Assigned Table
2. Thrivee (2022) Yellena James
3. Discussion Questions "What is abstract art? What do you think abstract means? Can you recognize anything in this painting? Which work is abstract? What makes these paintings alike? Is art the Ida or is art the final product? What do you see? What does this work of art remind you of? What do you think this work of art is made of? Where would you display this work of art? Does this work follow any mathematical principles? What types of math tools- geometry, permutation, etc.- do you think were used? Are both of these artworks three dimensional solids? How would you describe the pattern? How many faces does it have? What is the space of each face?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use drawing techniques (contour, outline, continuous) to add basic shapes (geometric, organic, free form) to the positive space (foreground) of the abstract compositions
2. Use drawing techniques (contour, outline, continuous) to add basic shapes (geometric, organic, free forms) to the negative space (background) of the abstract compositions
3. Use drawing techniques (contour, outline, continuous) to add details (pattern, repetition, texture) to the Yellena James Compositions
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Yellena James Compositions for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (paint brushes, tempera paint, water buckets)
Lesson Activities
1. Use complementary colors (red green; blue orange; purple, yellow) to fill in the positive shape (foreground) of the abstract compositions
2. Use complementary colors (red green; blue orange; purple, yellow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the abstract compositions
3. Add design details (geometric shapes, decorative borders, patterns) to the positive space (foreground) of the Yellena James Compositions
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