CANDY APPLE COLLAGES

 Candy Apple Collages

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Candy Apple Collages using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) and texture (actual visual implied) inspired by American Painter (1920-2021) Wayne Thiebaud 
• Use collage techniques (decoupage, assemblage, mixed media) and design principles (variation, balance, proportion) based on American Art
• Define Subject Matter (the focal point of an art piece, form used to create it, and intention behind the artists creation) 

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Nine Jelly Apples (1964) Wayne Thiebaud

2. Read Apple Cider Making Days by Ann Purmell

3. Discussion Questions "Did you know that Wayne Thiebaud made prints of still life with apples many times? What colors did Wayne Thiebaud use to paint the darkest apples? What is the difference between the apples in this painting? Does this artwork make your stomach growl? Do you like caramel apples in the fall season? Why do artists choose food as subject matter when creating artwork? How does Wayne Thiebaud bend the rules in his paintings? What are some things you notice in this artwork? Do you think youth and simple art is something to celebrate? Why is it important for artists to paint their memories? Why is it important for artists to paint something that is important to them?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use graphite pencil to outline three dimensional shapes (apples, table, wallpaper) onto the positive space (apple) of the fruit collages

3. Use oil pastels to add patterns (swirls, dots, confetti) to the positive space (apple) of the fruit collages

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Candy Apple Collages for Assigned Tables

2. Three Candied Apples (1920) Wayne Thiebaud

3. Discussion Questions "Do you know what I mean when I say subject matter in art? What do you think about this subject matter? What makes you think this? What do you think is the focal point of this artwork? What is in the background? What is out of place? What kind of lines are used in this picture? Are the lines straight or curved? Do you see different textures? What are the textures in this artwork? Is the painting full or empty? What takes up most of the space? Do the objects in the painting seem to be moving or still? Is the image serious or lighthearted? What do you think the artist was thinking when he created this painting? How do you feel when looking at this artwork? What makes you say those things? Do you like this painting? Why or why not? Does everything in this picture make sense?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Add texture (actual, implied visual) with a popsicle stick for the positive space (caramel apple) of the fruit collages

2. Add texture (actual, implied, visual) to add decorations (caramel, chocolate, confetti) to the positive space (caramel apple) of the fruit collages

3. Add texture (actual, implied, visual) to the negative space (background, wallpaper) of the Candy Apple Collages

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Candy Apple Collages for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

1. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (fruit) of the fruit collages

2. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to the negative space (background) of the fruit collages

3. Fill in the positive space (fruit) and negative space (background) to remove any white space from the Candy Apple Collages

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