Value Scale Milkshakes
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Value Scale Milkshakes using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use color combinations (neutral, monochromatic, metallic), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) inspired by American Illustrator (1894-1978) Norman Rockwell
- Use shading techniques (cross hatching, stippling, scumbling, hatching) and design principles (contrast, balance, proportion) based on American Art
- Define Value (the lightness or darkness of a color)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Soda Jerk (1953) Norman Rockwell
2. Read Hi, I'm Norman: The Story Of American Illustrator Norman Rockwell by Robert Burleigh
3. Discussion Questions "Who is the person in the white hat? Who else is in the picture, and what are they doing? What colors does Rockwell use to make things look delicious, like ice cream and cherries? How does the girl look at the boy in the white hat? What do you think they are thinking? How does the boy in the corner look? What might he be thinking about? How does the boy with the white hat look? Is he happy, nervous, or something else? What kind of summer job do you think would be most fun? Did you know Norman Rockwell's son was the model for the boy in the white hat? What do you think about that? what kind of ice cream and soda drink would you order from this soda fountain? What do you think happened right before this moment? What might happen next? What kind of music machine do you notice on the side? Do we still have place like this today?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose a 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Use a graphite pencil to draw geometric shapes (circle, triangle, rectangle) for the positive space (foreground, milkshake) of the Value Scale Milkshakes
3. Use graphite pencil to draw perpendicular lines for the negative space (background, middle ground) of the Value Scale Milkshakes
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Value Scale Milkshakes for Assigned Tables
2. Orange Crush Advertisement (1921) Norman Rockwell
3. Discussion Questions "What is going on in this artwork? What do you notice? What do you see in the artwork that makes you say that? What are the feelings and mood the artwork evokes? What do you think the artist intended to communicate? What does this artwork remind you of? How do elements like size, color, or line affect an audience? What would it be like to experience the scene within the artwork? What do you think will happen next, after they finish their milkshakes? What kind of milkshakes do you think they ordered? What details or little surprises do you notice the background? Does this picture remind you of anything you have seen or done before? What is the difference in this picture compared to a restaurant we might visit today? What else can you tell me about this artwork?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use oil pastels to fill in the positive space (foreground, milkshakes) with color combinations (neutral, monochromatic, metallic) for the Value Scale Milkshakes
2. Use oil pastels to fill in the negative space (background) with color combinations (neutral, monochromatic, metallic) for the Value Scale Milkshakes
3. Add details (cherries, whip cream, toppings, countertop, wallpaper) for the negative space (background) of the Value Scale Milkshakes
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Value Scale Milkshakes for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (graphite pencils, erasers, blending tools, drawing paper)
Lesson Activities
1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source, shadow, cast shadow) to the positive space (foreground, milkshake) of the Value Scale Milkshakes
2. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Value Scale Milkshakes
3. Add embellishments (glitter, beads, ribbon) to the positive space (foreground, middle ground, milkshake) of the Value Scale Milkshakes
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