Printmaking Sheep
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Printmaking Sheep using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, intermediate), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by American Artist (1976-Present) Eli Halpin
- Use intermediate colors (yellow/green, blue/green, blue/violet, red/orange) and design principles (composition, balance, movement) based on American Art
- Define Intermediate Colors (hues created by mixing a primary color with an adjacent secondary color on the color wheel)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Sheep (2017) Eli Halpin
2. Read Sheep In A Shop by Nancy E. Shaw
3. Discussion Questions "What is the name of your sheep? What kind of personality does this sheep have? Where would your sheep like to live? If you could touch your sheep's wool in the ring, what would it feel like- is it soft, bumpy, or fuzzy? Did you include any fun details like the rectangle pupils sheep have for a wide field of vision? Why did you choose certain shapes, like ovals for the body or rectangles for the legs? How many prints did you make from your plate, and does each one look the same? Did you need to reapply more ink to keep the wool looking bright and white? What is your favorite part of your artwork- the foreground, middle ground, or background? What was the most challenging part of making your sheep? If your sheep were going to party, would it wear its wool natural or would it dye it bright rainbow color?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Draw three thumbnail sketches of sheep using observational drawing skills (contour, outline, continuous) for the Printmaking Sheep
3. Add details (reflective light, light source, cast shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Printmaking Sheep
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Printmaking Sheep for Assigned Tables
2. Sheep Duo (2025) Eli Halpin
3. Discussion Questions "What did you use to make the sheep's wool have texture? Why did you choose these colors for your sheep? What was the hardest part about pressing your sheep onto the paper? What is the name of your sheep? What is the sheep's favorite snack- grass or chocolate chip cookies? What was the trickiest part getting the right amount of ink or making sure the sheep had all four legs? If you were to make a whole flock of these, would you change anything about the second one? If you were teaching a friend how to make a sheep print, what would be the top secret top you would give them? Does the shape of your sheep remind you of a cloud you have seen in the sky? What kind of sweater do you think your sheep would want to wear?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use drawing techniques (contour, outline, continuous) to add basic shapes (circle, rectangle, oval) to the Printmaking Sheep
2. Use design principles (composition, gradation, repetition) to fill in the positive space (foreground, sheep) of the Printmaking Sheep
3. Use drawing techniques (contour, outline, continuous) to add patterns (swirls, loops, waves) to the positive space (foreground, sheep) of the Printmaking Sheep
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Printmaking Sheep for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (bubble wrap, rollers, speed ball ink)
Lesson Activities
1. Use intermediate colors (yellow/green, blue/green, blue/violet, red/orange) to fill in the positive space (foreground, sheep) of the Printmaking Sheep
2. Use intermediate colors (yellow/green, blue/green, blue/violet, red/orange) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Printmaking Sheep
3. Add design details (shadows, reflective light, cast shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Printmaking Sheep
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