SARI SHYRACK INSPIRED DISCO BALLS

 Sari Shyrack Inspired Disco Balls

Learning Targets

 I can...

• Create an original Sari Shyrack Inspired Disco Ball using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (two dimensional, three dimensional), monochromatic colors (light blue, blue, dark blue), and value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) inspired by Contemporary Painter (1991-Present) Sari Shyrack 
• Use painting techniques (color theory, light reflection, pattern design) and design principles (repetition, contrast, proportion) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Sphere (a three-dimensional object that is perfectly round)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Orange Dreamsicle (2024) Sari Shyrack

2. Read Dinosaur Disco by Deborah Kelly

3. Discussion Questions "Have you ever seen a disco ball at a skating rink? What is color theory? What an amazing opportunity to make the new year sparkle than a brand-new disco ball painting? How can you bring in a new year with a burst of creativity and positive energy? Do you know how to twirl, spin, and sparkle to the music? How will you dance into the new year? What do you think of when you hear the word disco? What are some music gatherings you have attended? When do people most want to dance? How do you feel when you are dancing? What does dancing accomplish? What popular film is associated with disco?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper

2. Draw one basic form (sphere) before adding value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) within the disco ball paintings

3. Add movement lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) in the negative space (background) of the Sari Shyrack Inspired Disco Balls

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sari Shyrack Inspired Disco Balls for Assigned Tables

2. Raspberry Lemonade Disco Ball (2024 )Sari Shyrack

3. Discussion Questions "What is integral to the work of an artist? What role does an artist have in society? How does practicing artwork help artists change overtime? What artwork do you most identify with? What is your favorite artwork? What type of artwork do you most enjoy doing? Why is art important to you? What do you like about you artwork? Why are the names of the three artists you have been compared to? What was your first reaction to this artwork? How would you describe this painting to a person who could not see it?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use monochromatic colors (light blue, blue, dark blue) to fill in the positive space (sphere) of the disco ball paintings 

2. Use monochromatic colors (light blue, blue, dark blue) to fill in the negative space (background) of the disco ball paintings 

3. Use felt tip pens to add neutral colors (black, grey, white) to the positive space (disco ball) and negative space (background) of the Sari Shyrack Inspired Disco Balls

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sari Shyrack Inspired Disco Balls for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, paint brushes, pencils) 

Lesson Activities

1. Add tints (add white, reflective light, light source) to subject matter (cone, cylinder, sphere, cube) to form the disco ball paintings 

2. Add shades (add black, cast shadows, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the disco ball paintings

3. Use drawing tools (pencils, oil pastels, chalk) for the positive space (disco ball, foreground) of the Sari Shyrack Inspired Disco Balls 

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