Morisot Pears

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Morisot Pears using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric organic), space (positive negative), and value (lightness darkness) inspired by French Artist (1841-1895) Berthe Morisot
• Use painting techniques (double loading, wet on wet, dry brush) and design principles (composition, repetition, balance) based on Impressionism
• Define Brushstrokes (a mark made by a paintbrush drawn across a surface)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Pears (1891) Berthe Morisot

2. Read Berthe Morisot: The First Lady of Impressionism by Margaret Shennan

3. Discussion Questions "Where was Morisot born? Who was Morisot's first art teacher? who was Morisot's second art teacher? with what art movement is Morisot associated with? Who introduce Morisot to Edouard Monet? What was the only Impressionist exhibition that Morisot missed? Which American Impressionist was Morisot good friends with? What did Berthe Morisot die from? How did Berthe Morisot portray life and movement in her work? How did Berthe Morisot use light and color in her work? What were some important art elements in Berthe Morisot paintings?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Blue Construction Paper

2. Choose one fruit (pear, apple, orange) to draw the basic shapes (triangle, oval, circle) of the pear paintings

3. Add line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) for the negative space (background) of the pear paintings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Morisot Pears for Assigned Table

2. Still Life Pears and Green Apples (1873) Berthe Morisot

3. Discussion Questions "What are some of your favorite fruits? What are your favorite foods? What shadows surround this fruit? Do you like warm weather colors? Do you like cool weather colors? How many fruits are you going to choose to draw? What colors would you like to use? Where do you go to shop for food? What smells, colors, and sounds come from this place? What do you see in this painting? What do you like or dislike about this painting? What do you think the artist was feeling when he created this work? What do they feel when looking at this work? Do the colors show emotion? How do you like these pears? Is there a story that can be told? What is special about your home town?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use tertiary colors (red orange, yellow orange, yellow green, blue green, blue violet) to fill in the positive space (pears) of the pear paintings

2. Use tertiary colors (red orange, yellow orange, yellow green, blue green, blue violet) to fill in the negative space (background) of the pear paintings

3. Use felt tip pens to add line types (contour line, cross hatching, outline) to the positive space (pears) of the Morisot Pears

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Morisot Pears for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

1. Add tints (adding white, reflective light, light source) to the subject matter (pears) of the pear paintings

2. Add shades (adding black, cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the pear paintings

3. Use drawing tools (kneaded erasers, oil pastels, pencils) to add details (leaves, branches) to the negative space (background) of the Morisot Pears

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 Zhu Yingren Inspired Squirrels

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Zhu Yingren Inspired Squirrels using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use earth colors (brown, red, green), shape variation (geometric organic), and line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) inspired by Chinese Artist (1930-Present) Zhu Yingren
• Use painting techniques (dry brush, wet on wet, splatter) and design principles (contrast, gradation, composition) based on Traditional Chinese Paintings
• Define Brushstrokes (make made by a paintbrush drawn across a surface)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Spring (2016) Zhu Yingren

2. In The Middle Of Fall by Kevin Henkes

3. Discussion Questions "Why do squirrels chatter? How do squirrels scare away intruders? Why do squirrels cross the road? Where is better food collections for squirrels? Do squirrels live alone or in groups? What foods do squirrels like best? Can you tell different squirrels apart? Where do squirrels are their food? Do squirrels act differently at different times of the day? Will this project make you think differently about squirrels? Do you notice squirrels and other animals more now? How many species of squirrels are there?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use three geometric shapes (rectangle, square, triangle) to create a three dimensional squirrel paintings

2. Add squirrel types (red, gray, flying, ground) to the positive space (squirrel) of the squirrel paintings

3. Outline silhouette of squirrel with an earth color (red orange brown) colored pencil, ink pen, or sharpie marker for Zhu Yingren Inspired Squirrels

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Zhu Yingren Inspired Squirrels for Assigned Table

2. Squirrel Autumn Leaves Illustration (2014) Zhu Yingren

3. Discussion Questions "Did the artist choose and use the proper method of painting that would work best for their squirrel? Is the basic structure of the squirrel formed properly? Do the walls have a consistent thickness throughout the piece? Are the squirrels features joined together using a painting method? What is hidden in the depths of a forest? What do you see in this picture? What do you think ZhuYingren meant when creating this picture? Does your picture have space or distance? Does your picture have a horizon line, one point perspective, or background? What connections did the artist have to his work?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add finishing details (leaves, rocks, branches) to the negative space (background) of the squirrel paintings

2. Finish outlining silhouette of squirrel with an earth color (red orange brown) colored pencil, ink pen, or sharpie marker for squirrel paintings

3. Add details (flowers, acorns, nuts) to the negative space (background) of the Zhu Yingren Inspired Squirrels

Day Three, Art Start

1.  Retrieve Zhu Yingren Inspired Squirrels for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, paintbrushes, watercolor)

Lesson Activities

1. Add color (monochromatic, analogous, complementary) to positive space (foreground) of the squirrel paintings

2. Add color (monochromatic, analogous, complementary) to the negative space (background) of the squirrel paintings

3. Add value (highlights, shadows) to the positive space (foreground) of the Zhu Yingren Inspired Squirrels

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 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 

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