Northern Lights Narwhals Scratch Art
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Northern Lights Narwhals Scratch Art using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) inspired by Contemporary Artist (2009-Present) David Scheirer
- Use art element: line (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) and design principles (proportion, gradation, composition) based on Contemporary Art
- Define Scratch Board (a technique where the artist scratches away ink to reveal a color underneath)
Day One, Art Start
Lesson Activities
1. Choose a narwhal reference photograph for the positive space (foreground, drawing, animal) of the Northern Lights Narwhals
2. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in the positive space (foreground, animal) of the Northern Lights Narwhals
3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in the negative space (background, landscape) of the Northern Lights Narwhals
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Northern Lights Narwhals Scratch Art for Assigned Tables
2. Whimsical Narwhals Arctic Nursery Wall (2009) David Scheirer
3. Discussion Questions "What materials and techniques did you use? What was challenging or rewarding about the process? Why did you choose these colors, shapes, lines, or textures? What was your inspiration? How did you feel while making this artwork? How do you hope others will feel when they look at your work? What title would you give your artwork? Why would you give this title to your artwork? What would you change about your piece? Where would you like to display your artwork? What can you tell me about your artwork? What was your inspiration for this artwork? What did you struggle with as you were making this artwork? Where would you like to display your artwork?"
Lesson Activities
1. Draw a light outline of the selected narwhal reference for the positive space (foreground, animal) onto the scratch boards
2. Use graphic techniques (engraving, carving, scratching) with a stylus to add highlights (light source, reflective light) to the Northern Lights Narwhals
3. Use graphic techniques (engraving, carving, scratching) with a stylus to add shadows (reflective light, cast shadows) to the Northern Lights Narwhals
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Northern Lights Narwhals Scratch Art for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (stylus, washable ink, colored pencils, glitter)
Lesson Activities
1. Use graphic techniques (engraving, carving, scratching) with a stylus to finish adding details (clouds, stars, waves) to the Northern Lights Narwhals
2. Add value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) to the positive space (foreground, animal) of the Northern Lights Narwhals
3. Add details (clouds, stars, waves) using illustrative techniques (hatching, stippling, cross hatching) to the final Northern Lights Narwhals
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