Sasquatch Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Sasquatch Painting using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, monochromatic), shape variation (gometric, organic, free form) and value (lightness, darkness, tints, shades) inspired by Pacific Northwest Indigenous Tribes 
• Use perspective techniques (atmospheric, linear, curvilinear, alternative) and design principles (proportion composition, gradation) based on Folklore Art
• Define Cryptids (an animal or creature claimed to exist through folklore, legend, or eyewitness accounts, but whose existence has never been proved or verified by mainstream science)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Untitled (2025) Ryan Henry Ward

2. Read Following Sasquatch by Molly Leach

3. Discussion Questions "Did you know many Pacific Northwest Tribes view the Sasquatch as a relative, neighbor, or protector? How does this change how we think about the forest if we view the creatures inside as our relatives? Did you know that Indigenous stories often show Sasquatches living in nature and taking only what is needed to survive? What lesson can we take from that about how we should treat the environment? In Anishinaabe traditions, the creature Sabe represents the sacred value of Honesty. why do you think a large, powerful forest being would be chosen to teach humans about being true to themselves? What are some stories your family uses to teach you how to stay safe? Why do you think television shows focus on hunting Bigfoot, while Indigenous stories focus on listening to or respecting them? How does learning that different tribes have different views of Sasquatch- some seeing a gentle giant, others a trister- show us that Native cultures are diverse?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Painting Paper

2. Use line types (contour, outline, continuous) to draw positive space (Sasquatch, foreground, middle ground) of the Sasquatch Paintings

3.  Outline line types (contour, outline, continuous) with neutral colors (black, grey, white, brown) for the positive space (foreground) of the Sasquatch Paintings 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sasquatch Paintings for Assigned Tables 

2. Inspiring Rascals (2026) Ryan Henry Ward

3. Discussion Questions "What does leave no trace mean? How does Sasquatch practice these principles in the story? How would you spend your day in the forest and how would you leave no trace behind? How can artists use line, shape, color, and texture to create an imaginary creature? How can an artist make a creature look like it belongs in its environment? How can artists use scale and composition to tell a story? How can we make something imaginary look believable? Do artists need to agree about what Bigfoot looks like because he is an imaginary or legendary creature? How can we let the viewer know something enormous has been walking through our forest? What clues would convince you that a creature was nearby? How can artists use scale and overlapping to create depth?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, Sasquatch) of the Sasquatch Paintings

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Sasquatch Paintings

3. Use neutral colors (black, white, grey, brown) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, Sasquatch) of the Sasquatch Paintings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sasquatch Paintings from Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (paint brushes, tempera paint, water buckets)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, Sasquatch) of the Sasquatch Paintings

2. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow, shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Sasquatch Paintings

3. Add details (hiking backpack, accessories, walking stick) to the positive space (foreground, middle ground, Sasquatch) of the Sasquatch Paintings 

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 Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, complementary), line variation (vertical, horizontal, diagonal), and space (positive, negative) inspired by National Artist (1949-2018) Fernando Llort El Salvador
• Use painting techniques (dry brush, sgraffito, layering) and design principles (composition, gradation, proportion) based on Folk Art
• Define Symbol (a mark, sign, or word that signifies or represents an idea)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Universe Of My Country El Salvador (2005) Fernando Llort El Salvador

2. Rad Painting Joy: The Art And Life Of Fernando Llort by Teddi Ahrens

3. Discussion Questions "Does the artist prefer sculptures, murals, or paintings? How has the artist drawn or painted a picture of God from his mind? Which pieces of artwork represents the soul? How has the artists techniques changed over the years? How has the artist incorporated spirituality into his work? What is the biggest dream for El Salvador as a country? What impact has the civil war had on the artist? Why di the artist choose to use the national birds of Central American countries in his artwork? Who might have inspired this artistic aesthetic? How does the artists' work differ from other Latinx artists- especially those of Mexican descent? How does this artwork differ from other Salvadoran artists who lived in El Salvador? Can art represent a country?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw basic shapes (geometric, organic, free form) of subject matter (dreams, national birds, plants) for folk paintings

2. Use ruler, protractor, or compass to divide subject matter (dreams, national birds, plants) into sections for folk paintings 

3. Add repetitive patterns (dots, zigzags, swirls, curls) within subject matter (dreams, national birds, plants) of Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Cost Of Living (2015) Fernando Llort El Salvador

3. Discussion Questions "What whimsical and repetitive patterns do you notice in this artwork? Why is a world living in peace and harmony important? What could you do personally to bring peace to this planet? Did the artist use line and repetitive patterns in this work? Does your opinion about this artwork change the longer you look at it? If this artwork were music, what would it sound like? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? What emotions do you notice in this artwork? What emotions do you feel when looking at this? How do you think the artist was feeling when creating this artwork? What symbols do you notice in this artwork? How doo you personally relate to or connect with this picture? How might you feel differently about the world after looking at this artwork?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Add ornaments (accessories, features, adornments) to subject matter (dreams, national birds, plants) of the folk paintings

2. Use color combinations (analogous, primary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the folk paintings

3. Use color combinations (analogous, primary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to the positive space (foreground) of the folk paintings

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the folk paintings

3.  Use compass, protractor, and texture plates to add additional basic shapes (geometric, organic, free form) and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the Fernando Llort El Salvador Folk Paintings

Artist Examples

Student Examples

 Textured Trees

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Textured Trees using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric organic), line types (horizontal vertical diagonal), and texture (rough smooth) inspired by Folk Artist (2009-Present) Pristine Cartena Turkus
• Use patterns (dots, stripes, swirls) and design principles (balance composition repetition) based on Folk Art
• Define Texture (the feel or appearance of a surface)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Prolific Tree (2021) Pristine Cartena Turkus

2. Read "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein

3. Discussion Questions "What is visual texture? What is physical texture? What is impasto? What has Claude Money used to create texture in his paintings? Which of these is an example of actual texture? Which of the following is an example of implied texture? Which of these is not a technique for adding implied texture of a piece of art? Is repetition a regular or different pattern? Does rhythm have combinations, one object, or one color? Does texture have to be two dimensional? Can a pattern be physical or visual? What does composition mean? What is the definition of rhythm in art? What is the difference between rhythm and pattern?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Draw three thumbnail sketches of tree compositions using drawing techniques (blending smudging smooth) for tree compositions

2. Add details (leaves, acorn, hole) for positive space (foreground) and negative space (background) of tree composition 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Textured Trees for Assigned Table

2. Birdsworld (2021) Pristine Cartena Turkus

3. Discussion Questions "Can you see the shape of a tree in this painting? What shapes are being used in this painting? what is the title of this painting? What art movement is Folk Art characterized by? What kind of tree is this? How old is the tree? Have anyone tried to cut it down? What else grows nearby? Who waters the tree? Does the green get sunlight? Is the tree healthy? What is the tree a symbol of? Where is the tree located? Do you enjoy creating a tree that represented you? What makes a good scientific sketch? Have you noticed how different the forest looks through the different seasons?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use drawing techniques (blending smudging smoothing) to add basic shapes (geometric organic) of tree for tree compositions

2. Use design principles (composition repetition gradation )to fill in the positive space (truck branches twigs) of the tree composition

3. Use drawing techniques (blending smudging smoothing) to add details (bark, leaves, holes) of tree compositions

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Textured Trees for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (oil pastels, watercolor, markers)

Lesson Activities 

1. Use complementary colors (red green; blue orange; yellow purple) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the tree compositions

2. Use complementary colors (red green; blue orange; yellow purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the tree compositions

3. Add design details (birds, owls, bats) to the positive space (foreground) of the Textured Trees

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