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 Complementary Colored Poodles

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Complementary Colored Poodles using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) inspired by Japanese Artist (1975-Present) Susumu Kamijo
• Use painting techniques (juxtaposition, underpainting, mixing) and design principles (contrast, proportion, variation) based on Asian Art
•  Define Complementary Colors (pair of colors that are directly opposite of each other on the color wheel)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Day Trippers (2019) Susumu Kamijo 

2. Read Oodles Of Poodles and Doodles: A Woofing, Wagging Book Of Colors by Stephanie Calmenson

3. Discussion Questions "Why do you think the artist drew that? What do you think is happening right now in the picture? How do you think the dogs in the picture feel? How did the artist make the poodle's hair look so fluffy and curly? Does the poodle remind you of a real one you have seen, or is it from your imagination? Where does your poodle live? Is it in a fancy house, a park, or somewhere else? How does your poodle feel in the painting? Can you show if the poodle is happy, excited, sleepy, or something else? What is your poodle's name, and how did you choose it? Why did the artist choose this specific medium (paint, pencil, collage) to depict the poodle? How does the material enhance the use of complementary colors? How do artists capture the dog's character or attitude? How did the artist capture the poodle's specific personality or mood in the painting? When painting a poodle, how to artists achieve form and dimension using value (lightness and darkness) instead of just using paint?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use neutral colors (black brown grey white) to draw in the negative space (background, patterns) of the Complementary Colored Poodles 

2. Use neutral colors (black brown grey white) to draw in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, poodles) of the Complementary Colored Poodles 

3. Use neutral colors (black brown grey white) to draw the accessories (collar, bow, animal toys, bow tie) for the positive space (foreground, middle ground, poodles) of the Complementary Colored Poodles

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Complementary Colored Poodles for Assigned Tables 

2. Glancing Back (2020) Susumu Kamijo

3. Discussion Questions "What do you notice about the dog in this artwork? How is it different from other dog breeds? What do you think this dog will do? What title would you give this piece and why? What words help you describe this artwork? What feelings or mood do you get when you look at it? If this artwork could make sounds, what would they be like? What are Susumu Kamijo's artistic influences? What elements of Japanese calligraphy influences Kamijo? Are there other artist who paint animals? How does the influence of Japanese printmaking manifest in his work compared to traditional Japanese prints? What similarities and differences do you notice in his use of color to evoke emotion or mood? How does Kamijo's balance between figuration and abstraction compare to artists from the Abstract Expressionist movement?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the negative space (background, patterns) of the Complementary Colored Poodles 

2. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the positive space (foreground, middle ground, poodle) of the Complementary Colored Poodles 

3. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the accessories (collar, bow, animal toy, bow tie) of the Complementary Colored Poodles 

Day Three, Art Start 

1. Retrieve Complementary Colored Poodles for Assigned Tables 

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

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous colors, complementary colors, warm/cool colors) to paint the negative space (background, patterns) of the Complementary Colored Poodles 

2. Use color combinations (analogous colors, complementary colors, warm/cool colors) to paint the positive space (foreground, middle ground, poodle) of the Complementary Colored Poodles 

3. Use value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) to paint the positive space (foreground, middle ground, poodle) of the Complementary Colored Poodles 

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 Frankencrayon Collages

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Frankencrayon Collage using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use complimentary colors (red green; blue orange; yellow purple), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive negative) inspired by Michigan Author (2015-Present) Michael Hall
• Use collage techniques (overlapping, layering, assemblage) and design principles (composition, variation, balance) based on Frankencrayon by Michael Hall
• Define Scribble (a piece of writing or a drawing that is done quickly or carelessly)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Garfield Orange Crayon (2024) Hoang Tran

2. Read Frankencrayon by Michael Hall

3. Discussion Questions "What color would you feed your scribble monster? What else could you feed a scribble monster? What color is Frankencrayon? What color is Frankencrayon's head? What color are Frankencrayon's arms? What color is Frankencrayon's body? Who is your favorite character in this story? What else could you make with broken crayons? How do we combine shapes, colors, and different materials to create art? What solutions to the scribble could you have come up with in that situation? Have you heard of Frankenstein? What do you know of this story? What are the different crayons in this story? How do they create a new taped-together character?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12 X 15 Drawing Paper 

2. Draw three thumbnail sketches of crayons using observational drawing skills (outline, contour, continuous) for the crayon collages

3. Add details (eyes, hair, mouth, shadows, highlights) to the positive space (crayon) of the Frankencrayon Collages

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Frankencrayon Collages for Assigned Tables

2. Mario Carvings (2023) Hoang Tran

3. Discussion Questions "Have you read Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall? If so, what expectation do you have about this book? What do you recall about the author's style? What clues do readers get from this page to help make predictions? Were your predictions correct? What do you know about the Frankenstein story? Why has he told the story from so many perspectives? How has this added to your reading experience? Why are the crayons dressed in old-fashioned costumes? How important is the interjection from Frankencrayon, explaining details of the story that the narrator omitted? Why is it left to Frankenstein to show the reader a different side to the scribble? What is the author saying about acceptance and relationships?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use collage techniques (overlapping, cropping, layering) to add basic shapes (cylinder, cone, cube) of the crayons for the crayon collages

2. Use design principles (composition, repetition, gradation) to fill in the positive space (crayons) of the crayon collages

3. Use collage techniques (overlapping, cropping, layering) to add basic shapes (cylinder, cone, cube) to the negative space (background) of the Frankencrayon Collages

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Frankencrayon Collages for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

1. Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the positive space (crayons) of the crayon collages

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

3. Add design details (overlapping, enlarging, cropping) to the negative space (background) of the Frankencrayon Collages

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 Olimpia Zagnoli Illusions

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Olimpia Zagnili Illusions using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Italian Artist (1984-Present) Olimpia Zagnoli
• Use graphic design techniques (typography, page layout, interactive design, display elements) and design principles (emphasis, contrast, balance) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Focal Point (the center of interest of an artwork that the viewer notices first)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. NASA: The Stars Are Calling And We Must Go (2019) Olimpia Zagnoli

2. Read A Kid's Book About Design by Jason Mayden

3. Discussion Questions "Why is art important? What role does art play in our society? why value is placed upon artists and their art? What makes something a work of art? Is art defined by boundaries? If so, what are they and how have they changed over the course of history? What is the role of the artist? How has this role changed over time? What distinguishes visual art from other forms of visual communication like advertising, design, or photojournalism? Who decides what a work of art means- the artist, the critic, or the viewer? What ar the subjects, issues, and themes important to artists working today? In addition to museums and galleries, what else can art be shown? How does the location or context of a work of art affect its meaning? why role does beauty play in contemporary art? Does a work of art need to be beautiful? Why or why not? Where do artists find inspiration?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw positive space (flower) of the hand drawings 

3. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the Olimpia Zagnoli Illusions

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Olimpia Zagnoli Illusions for Assigned Tables

2. La Repubblica (2014) Olimpia Zagnoli 

3. Discussion Questions "What elements of this artwork 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 the 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 artwork? What do you think the artist is trying to say in this artwork?'

Lesson Activities

1. Add shape variation (geometric, organic, are form) to the negative space (background) of the hand drawings

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

3. Use watercolor to blend patterns (swirls stripes zig zags) for the negative space (background) of the Olimpia Zagnoli Illusions

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Olimpia Zangoli Illusions for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (watercolor, erasers, pencils) 

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, complementary) for positive space (foreground) of the hand drawings

2. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to the positive space (foreground) of the hand drawings

3. Add illusion of depth by adding details (glitter, petals, background) to the positive space (foreground) of the Olimpia Zagnoli Illusions

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 Bruce Gray Animal Drawings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Bruce Gray Animal Drawings using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), color combinations (analogous, secondary, primary) and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Sculptor (1956-Present) Bruce Gray
• Use recycled art techniques (collage, object compilation, assemblage) and design principles (composition, repetition, proportion) based on Environment Art
• Define Recycled Art (transforms waste (paper, cardboard, wood, glass, plastics, rubber, metal) into works of art)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Picatsso Version #6 (2016) Bruce Gray

2. Read Artist Bruce Gray Creates Magic Out Of Used Vehicle Parts by Jim Kazliner

3. Discussion Questions "Do artists make artwork for creative reasons or to make a living from artwork? What is unique about this artists' story? What skills does a sculptor need to have to be successful in the industry? How would you describe the artistic process? What kind of education or training can help artists develop their skills? What marketing and promotional activities can artists focus on to build business? What would be your favorite things about being an artist? What are the artists biggest influences? What motivates artists to create? Does art help you in other areas of your life? How can you develop your art skills?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the positive space (animals) as a design for the animal drawings

3. Outline three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the positive space (animals) with black oil pastel for the Bruce Gray Animal Drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Bruce Gray Animal Drawings for Assigned Tables

2. Homage To Picasso (2016) Bruce Gray

3. Discussion Questions "What is abstract art? What do you think abstract means? Can you recognize anything in the painting? What emotion is being conveyed in the artwork? Which artwork is abstract? Which work is abstract? What makes these paintings alike? Is the art the idea or is the art the final product? Should people who constructed the piece be given equal credit for the creation? What does this work of art remind you of? What do you think this work of art is made of? Where would you display this work of art? Does this work follow any mathematical principles? How would you describe the patterns in the artwork? How many faces does it have? How many edges does it have?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use drawing techniques (contour, outline, continuous) to add basic shapes (geometric, organic, free form) to the positive space (animal) of the animal drawings

2. Use drawing techniques (contour, outline, continuous) to add basic shapes (geometric, organic, free form) to the negative space (background) of the animal drawings

3. Use drawing techniques (contour, outline, continuous) to add details (patterns, repetition, variation) to the Bruce Gray Animal Drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Bruce Gray Animal Drawings for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

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

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

3. Add design details (geometric shapes, border, patterns) to the positive space (animal) and negative space (background) of the Bruce Gray Animal Drawings

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 Thierry Noir Inspired Profiles

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Thierry Noir Inspired Profiles based on painting techniques learned in class
• Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by French Artist (1958-Present) Thierry Noir
• Use drawing techniques (portrait, profile, conceptual) and design principles (repetition, contrast, pattern) based on Street Art 
• Define Profile (the outline or side view of a person against a light background)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. East Side Gallery (1990) Thierry Noir

2. Read Thierry Noir Cover: Street Art, Book Art by Ingrid Beazley

3. Discussion Questions "What stories do the paintings on the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery tell us? What emotions are expressed through these paintings? What are some different messages wall artists have shared? What is graffiti? What is the purpose of graffiti? What do you know about graffiti? Is the art on the Berlin Wall graffiti? What types of mark making do you see? Do you think graffiti is worldwide? Can it speak a universal language? How can art be controversial? Are some panels of the East Side Gallery Berlin Wall controversial? Which specific panels do you consider controversial? What factors do you think lead artists to create these panels? Where would this wall be in your town? How might you express these feelings in an artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use graphite pencil to draw line types (contour, outline, continuous) of facial proportions (head, face, shoulder) of profile paintings

3. Use graphite pencil to add facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, lips, eyebrows) to the positive space (profile) of the profile paintings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Thierry Noir Inspired Profiles for Assigned Table

2. Jazz Exhibition (2015) Thierry Noir 

3. Discussion Questions "How did the Berlin Wall affect the artist? Where was the artist living when the Berlin Wall came down? What did the falling of the wall mean personally to the artist? What was the draw to create this project for the young French artist? What is meaningful to the artist about the Berlin Wall? What was it like for the artist to paint the Berlin Wall? What are major motifs of the artists' work? What was the message that the artist would like to send to the public? Was the artist inspired by anyone when he started painting in his own style? Why did the artist choose to design with his won artwork rather than share his political message within a gallery exhibition? What did the artist notice was the main reaction of the public art on the Berlin Wall? What was the artist connection that people had with the wall? What did the art on the wall itself represent?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add adornments (piercings, tattoos, hairstyles) to the positive space (profile) of the profile paintings

2. Add costumes (jewelry, clothing, make up) to the positive space (profile) of the profile paintings

3. Use black sharpie marker to outline the facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) and facial proportions (head, face, shoulders) of the Thierry Noir Inspired Profiles

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Thierry Noir Inspired Profiles from Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

1. Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; yellow, purple) to fill in the positive space (clothing, jewelry, facial features) of the Thierry Noir Inspired Profiles

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

3. Use value (lightness, darkness) to add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) and highlights (reflective light, light source) to the Thierry Noir Inspired Profiles

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