Origami Drawings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Origami Drawings using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (contour, outline, continuous), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) inspired by Japanese Artist (1911-2005) Akira Yoshizawa
• Use drawing techniques (crosshatching, stippling, sketching, shading) and design principles (composition, gradation, movement) based on Japanese Art
• Define Origami (the art of folding paper)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Giraffe (1999) Akira Yoshizawa

2. Read Paper Magic: The Art Of Paper Folding by Robert Harbin 

3. Discussion Questions "Did you know the Chinese discover paper making in 105 AD? Did you know this process of paper making is still used today? Do you think origami should be a geometrical and technical accomplishment or represent the subject matter closely? Should children and adults study paper folding? What kind of surprises can a book have? What makes this an important artwork to study? What do you find most interesting about this work of art? What are some things you can fold that are not paper? What are things you use paper for? Why do you think the artist would want to use only one piece of paper? Have you ever made origami before? What did you make out of origami? Did you find origami easy or difficult to recreate?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use geometric shapes (ovals, circles, rectangles) to draw the positive space (origami paper) of the origami drawings

2. Use geometric shapes (ovals, circles, rectangles, squares) to draw the negative space (background) of the origami drawings

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw the positive space (foreground, origami paper) and negative space (background) of the Origami Drawings 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Origami Drawings for Assigned Tables 

2. Butterfly (1999) Akira Yoshizawa

3. Discussion Questions "Why might an artwork be interpreted differently at different moments in history? Do you think artists see the world differently than non-artists? Do artists have a responsibility to share their artwork with the world? How does the meaning of an artwork change overtime? What would you like to learn most about Japanese Culture? What types of artwork do you believe to be created in Japanese Culture? What do you think is happening in this artwork? What does this artwork tell us about the environment in which it was made? What materials were available for the creation of this artwork? What shape do you see in this work of art? Does this artwork remind you of anything? How is this work of origami different than the previous one we discussed? Why do you think this artist wanted to use more than one sheet of paper?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add details (shadows, highlights, texture) to the positive space (foreground, origami) of the origami drawings

2. Use oil pastels to fill in the positive space (foreground, origami) with neutral colors (black, white, grey) for the origami drawings

3. Use oil pastels to fill in the negative space (background) with neutral colors (black, white, grey) for the Origami Drawings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Origami Drawings for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (white chalk, erasers, white colored pencils, black construction paper)

Lesson Activities

1. Add paper details (string, texture, folds) with neutral colors (black, white, grey) for the origami drawings

2. Use texture techniques (eraser cloth sponge) to add details (string, texture, folds) to the origami drawings

3. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and design principles (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Origami Drawings

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 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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Impossible Form Stacks

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Impossible Form Stack using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use complimentary colors (blue, orange; red, green; purple, yellow), form (cube, cylinder, cone, sphere), and value (highlight, shadow, core shadow) inspired by Dutch Artist (1898-1972) M.C. Escher
• Understand shading techniques (highlight, mid tone, core shadow, cast shadow) and design principles (proportion, balance, movement) based on Realism
• Define Form (an object having length, width, and depth that is in an enclosed space)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Three Spheres ll (1946) M.C. Escher

2. Read Making Art: Form and Meaning by Terry Barrett
3. Discussion Questions "Can you name the solid shapes in this picture? How do forms change based on your viewpoint? What do contour lines look like on various forms? How does lighting affect values on forms? How is this picture different from real life? What interests you most about this work of art? Which object seems closer to you? What can you tell me about the colors in this drawing? How do you think the artist made this work? What questions would you ask the artist about this artwork if she or he were here?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Construction Paper
2. Draw Five Basic Forms (cone, cylinder, sphere, cube, torus) before adding light, middle, and dark values within the Impossible Form Stacks
3. Add an horizon line in the background to separate the five basic shapes from the background to separate the five basic shapes from the background (wallpaper, table) of the Impossible Form Stacks

Reminder:

• Initials & Home Teacher on Back of paper

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Impossible Form Stacks for Assigned Table
2. Impossible Cube (1922) M.C. Escher
3. Discussion Questions "How does contrast work to establish three-dimensional form? How do we use perspective to create a cube? What are some other examples of pictures such as a television or a canvas? What words would you use to describe this drawing? What other words might you use? How would you describe the lines in this picture? The shapes? The colors? What does this painting show? What observations can you make about this painting? How would you describe this painting to a person who could not see it?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use complimentary colors (blue, orange; red, green; purple, yellow) to fill in the positive space (cone, cylinder, sphere, cube, torus) of the Impossible Form Stacks
2. Use complimentary colors (blue, orange; red, green; purple, yellow) to fill in the negative space (wallpaper, table) of the Impossible Form Stacks
3. Use a felt tip pen to add contour lines to the positive/negative space of the Impossible Form Stacks

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Impossible Form Stacks for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (pencils, kneaded erasers, white chalk)

Lesson Activities

1. Add tints (add white, reflective light, light source) to subject matter (cones, cylinders, spheres, cube, torus) of the Impossible Form Stacks
2. Add shades (add black, cast shadows, shadow) to background (wallpaper, table) of the Impossible Form Stacks
3. Use drawing tools (pencils, oil pastel, chalk) to add details to the Impossible Form Stacks

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