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 Kimmy Cantrell Abstract Faces

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Kimmy Cantrell Abstract Faces using sculpture techniques learned in class
• Use form (three dimensional, two dimensional), shape variation (geometric, organic), and space (positive negative) inspired by American Artist (1991-Present) Kimmy Cantrell
• Use cardboard techniques (slots, inserts, hinges) and design principles (contrast, proportion, gradation) based on American Art
• Define Relief (a raised surface with a flat back)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Keeping The Faith (2021) Kimmy Cantrell

2. Read The Life of a Little Cardboard Box: Padded Board Book by Gisela Bohorquez

3. Discussion Questions "How do artists communicate ideas? Why does Kimmy Cantrell use asymmetry in his pieces? What was Kimmy Cantrell inspired by? What is the difference between a relief sculpture and a sculpture in the round? What elements and principles did Kimmy Cantrell use in his sculptures? Who wears many faces? What does this mean? How do individuals who wear different faces to represent his or her life? How do you bond pieces of cardboard together? How do you know a piece of artwork is finished?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add lines for proportion (head, neck, shoulder) within the silhouette of the portrait sculptures

2. Turn cardboard pieces into basic shapes (oval face, crescent ears, rectangle neck) of the portrait sculptures

3. Use need tools to draw facial features (oval eyes, round nose, thin mouth) within the silhouette of the Kimmy Cantrell Abstract Faces 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Kimmy Cantrell Abstract Faces for Assigned Table

2. Tough Times (2021) Kimmy Cantrell

3. Discussion Questions "Why do artists create self portraits? Does the way a person is sitting or standing tell you anything about them? What makes this portrait unique? Do you like the way the artist arranged the portrait? What does the background and the objects in the background of the picture tell us? How often does the artist repeat certain colors or shapes within the portrait? Is the portrait considered abstract or realistic? How do artists communicate these ideas?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add facial features (eyes, nose, moth) within the silhouette of the portrait sculptures 

2. Add details (eye sockets, brow bone, moles) to the facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) of the portrait sculptures

3. Use modeling tools (paddle, brush, grips) to smooth out facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) of the Kimmy Cantrell Abstract Faces

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Kimmy Cantrell Abstract Faces for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (cardboard pieces, scissors, glue sticks)

Lesson Activities

1. Add tempera paint to the positive space (neck, face, shoulder) of the portrait sculptures

2. Add tempera paint to the negative space (background, clothing) of the portrait sculptures

3. Apply Gloss Finish to the face proportions, facial features, and accessories of the Kimmy Cantrell Abstract Faces

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Ceramic Self Portraits

Learning Target

I can...

• Create a Ceramic Self Portrait using ceramic techniques learned in class
• Use form (two dimensional, three dimensional), shape variation (oval, rectangle, square), and texture (clothing, hairstyle, lipstick) inspired by American Sculptor (1930-1992) Robert Arneson
• Use hand building techniques (coil method, slab method) and design principles (movement, proportion, variation) based on Funk Art
• Define Self Portrait (a picture of oneself made by the artist)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. A Hollow Gesture (1971) Robert Arneson
2. Read Portraits of Artists by Anna Reynolds, Lucy Peter, & Martin Clayton
3. Discussion Questions "What is a portrait? What is a self-portrait? What does a Self Portrait say about the artist? Self Portraits are about more than your appearance. They show who you are or who you want to be. If you could make a painting into a sculpture, how would you accomplish that? How can a self-portrait help you think about your own identity? How can you use close observational skills to feel good about yourself and other people around you? Who Are you?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add lines for proportions (head, neck, shoulders) within the silhouette of the self portrait
2. Mold clay into basic shapes (oval face, crescent ears, rectangle neck) of self portrait
3. Use needle tool to draw facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) within the silhouette of the self portrait

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Ceramic Self Portrait for Assigned Table
2. Watch James Cook Sculpture Demonstration- Aging Self Portraits In Clay
3. Discussion Questions "Why do artists paint portraits? Does the way a person is sitting or standing tell you anything about them? What makes this portrait unique? Do you like the way the artist arranged the portrait? What does the background and the objects in the background of the picture tell us? How often does the artist repeat certain colors or shapes within the portrait? Is the portrait considered abstract or realistic?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) within the silhouette of the self portrait
2. Add details (eye sockets, brow bone, moles) to facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) of self portrait
3. Use modeling tools (paddle, brush, grips) to smooth out facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) of self portrait

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Ceramic Self Portrait for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, needle tools, rubber mat)

Lesson Activities

1. Add tempera paint to positive space (neck, face, shoulder) of ceramic work
2. Add tempera paint to negative space (background, clothing) of ceramic work
3. Apply Gloss Finish to face proportions, facial features, and accessories of Ceramic Self Portrait

Artist Examples 

Student Examples