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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 

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 Shifting Eyes Portraits

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Shifting Eyes Portraits using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), value (lightness, darkness, shadows, highlights), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by Disney's The Haunted Mansion (2003) Rob Minkoff and David Berenbaum
• Use kinesthetic techniques (multi-sensory, ready made, hand operated) and design principles (movement, balance, composition) based on American Movies
• Define Portrait (a visual representation of a person which can be created in any artistic medium)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Mona Lisa (1503) Leonardo Da Vinci

2. Read The Artist's Eyes: Vision And The History Of Art by Michael Marmor and James G. Ravine

3. Discussion Questions "What does eye tracking tell us about the rules of composition? How do painters make the eyes follow you in a painting? Why do the eyes in this painting seem to follow you? Do you think this effect happens because of a combination of elements leading the viewer through a composition? Does this mean that traditional compositional devices have no effect on our experience of the picture? How does the Mona Lisa have eyes that follow the viewer? Why do the eyes in paintings seem to follow you? Why do some paintings work in following the viewer but not other artworks? Did you know Filippo Brunellesco discovered how linear perspective creates a focal point for eye movement in paintings? How could you leverage this illusion within your own artwork? What did you learn when it comes to art history? Have you ever seen a portrait where the face or eyes appear to follow your every movement? Why would an artist want to draw a spooky portrait?" 

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 moving eye portraits

3. Use graphite pencil to add facial feathers (eyes, nose, mouth, eyebrows) to the positive space (portrait) of the Shifting Eyes Portraits

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Shifting Eyes Portraits for Assigned Tables 

2. Self Portrait With Beret (1634) Rembrandt

3. Discussion Questions "What are your favorite Halloween themed monsters? Do you like mummies, Frankenstein, vampires, or zombies? How do different types of eyes reflect various emotions? How do people's eyes and body language capture emotion? How does the artist establish focal points in this painting? How does the artist change art elements to create an overall feeling or mood in this painting? How do artists create eye movement in art? How do artists use color to create eye movement in art? How can you use highlights and shadows to create eye movement in your artwork? What is the difference between shading and highlighting in an artwork?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Add adornments (piercings, tattoos, hairstyles) to the positive space (portrait) of the moving eyes portraits

2. Add costumes (jewelry, clothing, make up) to the positive space (portrait) of the moving eyes portraits 

3. Use black sharpie marker to outline the face features (eyes, nose, mouth) and facial proportions (head, face, shoulder) of the Shifting Eyes Portraits 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Shifting Eyes Portraits for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (cardboard, scissors, glue sticks, tape, tempera paint)

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, neutral, secondary) to fill in the positive space (portrait, foreground) of the moving eyes portraits

2. Use color combinations (analogous, neutral, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the moving eyes portraits 

3. Use value (lightness, darkness) to add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) and highlights (reflective light, light source) to the Shifting Eyes Portraits

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 Value Scale Ghosts

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Value Scale Ghost using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), color combinations (analogous, neutral colors, rainbow order), and shape (positive, negative) inspired by Mexican Illustrator (2015-Present) Flavia Z. Drago
• Use value scale (gradation, grey scale, shades) and design principles (proportion, repetition, balance) based on Gustavo The Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago
• Define Value (the lightness or darkness of a color)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. State Of The Art (2015) Flavia Z. Drago

2. Read Gustavo The Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago

3. Discussion Questions "Who said ghosts must be scary? Did I mention the ghost loves to play the violin? Do you think monsters know each other? What do you notice about the window? What seems difficult for Gustavo? What do you notice about the other monsters? Do you see Gustavo in the pictures? What do you think he is hiding? Can you think of something in your own life that has felt terrifying? What does Gustavo do to make friends? Does this work? Where do you think they are in these pictures? Why could the monster not see him?  What kinds of things did Gustavo enjoy doing? What did he love to do most in the world? What were some of the things that Gustavo was afraid of doing? What did his letter to the monster say?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Use geometric shapes (oval, circle, rectangle) to draw the positive space (ghost) of the spooky themed artwork

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw the positive space (ghost) and negative space (background) of the Value Scale Ghosts

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Value Scale Ghosts for Assigned Tables

2. Party With Cakes (2022) Flavia Z. Drago

3. Discussion Questions "How do you think Gustavo feels when he cannot make friends? What kind of person (ghost) is Gustavo? Why do you think Gustavo invited everyone to a violin concert? What do you think Gustavo will do to try to make friends? How will the other monsters feel about Gustavo after hearing him play the violin? What do you think will happen to Gustavo after the concert? What are three things you think will happen to Gustavo, the shy ghost? How do you think Gustavo feels about this situation or event? What can you infer from the illustrations?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add details (shadows, highlights, texture) to the positive space (ghost) of the spooky themed artwork

2. Use oil pastels to fill in the positive space (ghosts) with neutral colors (black white grey) for the spooky themed artwork 

3. Use oil pastels to fill in the negative space (background) with neutral colors (black white grey) for the Value Scale Ghosts

Day Three, Art Start 

1. Retrieve Value Scale Ghosts for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (construction paper, painting paper, tempera paint, black oil pastels) 

Lesson Activities

1. Add customization parts (jewelry, candy bag, leaves, wind) with neutral colors (black, white, grey) to the spooky themed artwork 

2. Use texture techniques (eraser, cloth, sponge) to add details (tongue, mouth, eyes) to the spooky themed artwork 

3. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, shadows) to the negative space (background) of the Value Scale Ghosts 

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