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Thursday, December 3, 2020

TEXTURED BUNNIES

Textured Bunnies

Learning Targets

I can...

Create an original Textured Bunnies using drawing techniques learned in class
Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal), neutral colors (white black grey), and space (positive negative) inspired by British Illustrator (1892-Present) Catherine Rayner
Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) and design principles (composition gradation proportion) based on United Kingdom Art
Define Texture (the feel or appearance of a surface)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Anita And Arabella (2020) Catherine Rayner

2. Read Harris Finds His Feet by Catherina Rayner

3. Discussion Questions "Where does a rabbit make a nest for its babies? How do you know if its a baby rabbit or baby hare? How long will a baby rabbit stay with its mom before it can go anywhere it wants to go? What kind of rabbit is found in the United States? What time of day is the rabbit most active? How do rabbits behave when they are scared? What is the difference between a rabbit and a hare? What did ancient people consider the rabbit a symbol of? How do hares and rabbits live? How may a rabbit communicate that danger is near? How can you tell a rabbit feels endangered? What rabbit has the most beautiful fur? What is rabbit wool? Where do all breeds of rabbit originate? What type of diet does a rabbit have? What is the average life space of a rabbit? How many teeth does a rabbit have?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use line types (horizontal diagonal vertical) to draw positive space (animal) of bunny drawings

3. Use value (lightness, darkness) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the Textured Bunnies

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Textured Bunnies for Assigned Table

2. Molly, Meredith, and Paddy (2020) Catherine Rayner

3. Discussion Questions "What elements of this drawing seem real? What adjectives would you use to describe this artwork? What verbs would you use to describe this artwork? What elements seem dreamlike or imaginary? What is strange about this artwork? What is exciting about this artwork? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? If you could ask the artist a question, what would you ask her? Why do you think this artwork was created? Why do you say that? How do you think the artist feels about the final product? How do you think this artwork was made? Why do you think the artist made this work? What do you think the artist is trying to say in this artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add geometric shapes (oval, circle, triangle) to positive space (animal) of the bunny drawings

2. Use patterns (swirls, zig zags, stripes) to add a design to the negative space (background) of the bunny drawings

3. Use chalk pastels to smear patterns (swirls stripes zig zags) for the negative space (background) of the Textured Bunnies

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Textured Bunnies for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (chalk pastels, erasers, sharpeners)

Lesson Activities

1. Blend neutral colors (black white grey) for positive space (animal) of the bunny drawings

2. Add highlights (light source reflective light) to the positive space (animal) of the bunny drawings

3. Add illusion of depth by adding details (rocks grass dirt mud) to the positive space (foreground) of the Textured Bunnies

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

JO GRUNDY INSPIRED WINTER LANDSCAPES

Jo Grundy Inspired Winter Landscapes

Learning Targets

I can...

Create an original Jo Grundy Inspired Winter Landscapes using collage techniques learned in class
Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (organic, geometric, free form), and space (positive negative) inspired by United Kingdom Artist (1964-Present) Jo Grundy
Use painting techniques (under painting, dry brush, sgraffito) and design principles (composition, variation, movement) based on Contemporary Art
Define Brush Stroke (a mark made by a paintbrush drawn across a surface)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. As The Crow Flies (2020) Jo Grundy

2. Read Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

3. Discussion Questions "Why is the sky blue? Why are clouds white? Why do we have seasons? Why do we have more sunlight in the summer than in the winter? Why can you see your breath when it is cold outside? Why do the leaves change color? What is your favorite part about winter and why? What is your favorite thing about winter holidays? Do you prefer to play indoors or outdoors in winter? What is your best winter vacation memory? What are your favorite things about winter holidays? What are your family traditions in the winter time? What activities do you like to do in the winter? If you were a snowman for a day, what would you do? What would the world look like if everything had been covered in snow? How does the deep snow affect the animals, birds, and fish? What would your winter wonderland look like?"

Lesson Activities

1. Divide the canvas into three parts (foreground, middle ground, background) of the winter landscapes

2. Use observational drawing techniques (contour gesture outline) to add basic shapes to winter landscapes

3. Add directional lines (diagonal horizontal vertical) to remember light source direction for Jo Grundy Inspired Winter Landscapes

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Jo Grundy Inspired Winter Landscapes for Assigned Table

2. Winter Dawn (2020) Jo Grundy

3. Discussion Questions "How would Jo Grundy paint animals? How can we create the same feeling of movement in the sky to tell our own story? What is happening in this painting? Do you see any similarities between our traditions and customs? Where did Jo Grundy find her inspiration? Do you think Jo Grundy was inspired by the winter season? What do you see in the foreground of the painting? What is the setting of the painting? If you took the path, where do you think it would lead? What do you see in the middle ground? Where do you think Jo Grundy was when she painted this picture? What kind of place do you think this was?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use analogous colors (green blue purple) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the winter landscapes

2. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the negative space (background) of the winter landscapes

3. Use different mark making techniques (dashes, scratches, loose lines) to add color to the Jo Grundy Inspired Winter Landscapes

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Jo Grundy Inspired Winter Landscapes for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, oil pastels)

Lesson Activities

1. Use different mark making techniques (dashes scratches loose lines) to add details (moon sun stars) to winter landscapes

2. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) and shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to positive space (foreground) of winter landscapes

3. Add black oil pastel as animals in positive space (landscape) and negative space (background) of Jo Grundy Inspired Winter Landscapes