Dashing Dachshunds
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Dashing Dachshund using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use color combinations (cool colors, warm colors, neutral colors), shape variation (geometric organic free form), and value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) inspired by British Illustrator (1972-Present) Rob Biddulph
- Use painting techniques (splatter painting, dabbing, dry brush, wash) and design principles (composition, emphasis, repetition) based on Children Literature
- Define Movement (the path the viewer's eyes take through a piece creating a sense of action or direction)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Snow Dog (2016) Rob Biddulph
2. Read An Odd Christmas: A Fabulously Festival Tale Of Friendship by Rod Biddulph
3. Discussion Questions "Did you know Pablo Picasso had a dachshund named Lump? Did you know Frida Kahlo also had a dachshund as a pet? What does odd mean? Does the word odd have other meanings? What do you notice about the dog on the cover? How is it different from the others? What do you think this dog will do? What is the dog doing that is different from others? What would you do if you were one of the other dogs? What is something that makes you different from other people? What do you like about yourself that is unique to you? How can we make sure everyone feels included? What do you think the author, Rob Biddulph, would like us to learn from this story? How can we be kind to people who are different from us? How are the illustrations at the beginning of the book different from the illustrations at the end? What colors and patterns do you see?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use neutral colors (black, brown, grey, white) to draw the negative space (background, snow) of the Dashing Dachshunds
2. Use neutral colors (black, brown, grey, white) to draw the positive space (foreground, middle ground, dachshunds) of the Dashing Dachshunds
3. Use neutral colors (black, brown, grey, white) to draw the accessories (ugly sweater, scarf, reindeer antlers) in the positive space (foreground, dachshunds) of the Dashing Dachshunds
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Dashing Dachshunds for Assigned Tables
2. Happy Christmas (2022) Rob Biddulph
3. Discussion Questions "What is your favorite Rob Biddulph book and why? What do you think about the characters in his books? If you were a character in one of his books, which one would you be? What kind of story do you think Rob Biddulph is trying to tell with this book? How do the characters in Rob Biddulph's books show friendship? What colors does Rob Biddulph like to use in his drawings? Do his characters look more like cartoons or do they look realistic? What makes these characters look that way? How does Rob Biddulph use shadows and lines to make his drawings look special? If you were one of the characters in his books, what would you look like? Where does Rob Biddulph say he gets his ideas from? Why do you think it is important for an artist to always carry a sketchbook? What would you draw in your own sketchbook to help you come up with a story?"
Lesson Activities
1. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the negative space (background, sky, clouds, snow) of the Dashing Dachshunds
2. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the positive space (foreground, middle ground, dachshunds) of the Dashing Dachshunds
3. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the accessories (ugly sweater, scarf, hat) in the positive space (foreground, dachshunds) of the Dashing Dachshunds
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Dashing Dachshunds for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (tempera paint, paint brushes, water bucket)
Lesson Activities
1. Use color combinations (analogous colors, warm colors, cool colors) to paint in the negative space (background) of the Dashing Dachshunds
2. Use color combinations (analogous colors, warm colors, cool colors) to paint in the positive space (foreground) of the Dashing Dachshunds
3. Use value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) to paint the positive space (foreground, middle ground, dachshunds) of the Dashing Dachshunds
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