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 Fairy House Drawings

Learning Targets 

I can...

• Create an original Fairy House Drawing using painting techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (visual, actual, implied) inspired by American Artist (2011-Present) Cindy Dauer
• Use drawing techniques (shading, hatching, stippling, scribbling) and design principles (proportion, emphasis, variation) based on American Art
•  Define Architecture (the process of designing and creating buildings)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. House With Plant Monster (2015) Cindy Dauer

2. Read Ralph Masiello's Fairy Drawing Book (Ralph Masiello's Drawing Books) by Ralph Masiello

3. Discussion Questions "What are some things you see the people doing in this drawing? What are some things happening in this drawing? What kind of gnome or fairy lives in this house? Does the gnome or fairy have any pets or special animal friends? What is the house made of (leaves, sticks, mushrooms, magical)? Are there special doors, windows, or stairs to this house? What does the furniture in the house look like? Does this house have a special feature, like a baloney, a look out, or a secret room? Where is the fairy house located? Is it in a forest, by a river, or in your own garden? Why kind of garden or car does the fairy or gnome have? What does the land around the house look like? Why happens in a typical day for the fairies who live there? What could be adde to this picture with more time? Are there other creatures or neighbors who live nearby? How fun would it be to live in a pumpkin, acorn, squash, or truck of a tree?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use observational drawing techniques (composition, direct light, value) to draw the basic parts (roof, windows, door, base) of the fairy house drawings

2. Add shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to add details (windows, doorways, balconies) to the positive space (foreground) of the fairy house drawings

3. Add shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to add details (trees, dirt path, puddles) to the negative space (background) of the Fairy House Drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Fairy House Drawings for Assigned Tables

2. Mr. Big Feet's House (2015) Cindy Dauer 

3. Discussion Questions "What natural materials are suitable for building fairy houses? What are some famous examples of biomorphic architecture? How does the shape of the house reflect the inhabitants? What magical elements would be in this home? How does your design tell a story about the fairy who lives there? How would different materials create different textures and moods? What special features would a fairy need in this home? What kind of fairy lives in this home and how does personality influence design? How does the house blend in with its environment? What types of lines and shapes are present in your house? How does color help create a mood or atmosphere for the fairy house? If we were to look at your fairy house from a different angle, what would we see? How are details like windows, doors, and roofs designed to be functional or imaginative? What was the most challenging part of designing and building your fairy house?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use types of pattern (stripes, swirls, meanders) to fill in the positive space (foreground, house) of the fairy house drawings 

2. Add high contrast (shaded areas, shadows) and light/medium contrast (background, light areas, middle ground) to the white space of the fairy house drawings  

3. Add embellishments (fabric, gems, rhinestones) to the positive space (foreground, house) of the Fairy House Drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Fairy House Drawings for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (colored pencils, sharpie markers, watercolor, oil pastels, gel pens) 

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, neutral) to fill in the positive space (foreground, house) of the fairy house drawings

2. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, neutral) to fill in the negative space (background, landscape) of the fairy house drawings 

3. Add additional types of pattern (stripes, swirls, meanders) to the negative space (background, landscape) of the Fairy House Drawings 

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Art Supplies Still Life Drawings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Art Supplies Still Life Drawing using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use fluorescent colors (pink, yellow, green, blue, orange), line types (horizontal, vertical, marvel), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by Conceptual Artist (1941-Present) Michael Craig Martin
• Use drawing skills (intensity, illusion of depth, observational) and design principles (movement, proportion, gradation) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Hierarchy (objects that are closer to the viewer are lower on the paper)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Scissors (Wallpaper Aqua) (2004) Michael Craig-Martin

2. Fan (2002) Michael Craig Martin
3. Discussion Questions "Why would someone want to paint a still life? What objects from home would you include in a still life, and why? What objects do you identify in the painting? Which objects are natural and which objects are man-made? Why did you choose these objects? What do these objects symbolize for you/? Why did you arrange the objects the way you did? Why did the artist choose this subject? How did the artist compose elements in the painting? What is the theme within it? What type of objects would you not see in a still life painting? How would you describe the lines, shapes, or colors in this painting? What observations can you make about this painting?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Add three dimensional shapes (cylinder, pyramid, sphere) to composition of arranged objects (pencils, scissors, markers)
3. Use black sharpie markers to add line types (thick, thin) to composition of arranged objects (pencils, scissors, markers)

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Art Supplies Still Life Drawing for Assigned Table
2. Portrait (Paintbrushes) (2000) Michael Craig-Martin
3. Discussion Questions "What objects are the tallest, shortest, widest, and narrow? What shapes can we find in the pencil? What overlapping do you notice with these objects? What is in your toolbox? What is an illusion? In what ways can artwork create illusions? What general and artist knowledge is necessary for art making? How can the development of a strong knowledge base aid in the ability to create illusions of artwork? What objects seem closer to you? Which objects seem further away? What can you tell me about the colors in this painting? What color is used the most in this painting? How do you think the artist made this work? What questions would you ask the artist about this work,  if she or he were here? What title would you give this painting? What made you decide on that title? What do you think is painting in this painting? What else could be happening?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use fluorescent colors (green, orange, pink, turquoise, yellow, red)  to fill in the positive space (arranged objects) of the Art Supplies Still Life Drawings
2. Use fluorescent colors (green, orange, pink, turquoise, yellow, red) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Art Supplies Still Life Drawings
3. Use shape stamps to add patterns (floral, silk, wood) to the Art Supplies Still Life Drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Art Supples Still Life Drawing for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (markers, erasers, felt pens, pencils)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to subject matter (arranged objects) of Art Supplies Still Life Drawings
2. add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (background) of Art Supplies Still Life Drawings
3. Outline details (pattern, arranged objects) in foreground (art supplies) of Art Supplies Still Life Drawings

Artist Examples

Student Examples