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 Wrapped Pets In Christmas Lights

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Wrapped Pets In Christmas Lights using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, primary, secondary), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and line types (continuous, outline, contour) inspired by Contemporary Japanese Artist (2010-Present) Itsuko Suzuki
• Use drawing styles (perspective, conceptual, cartoon) and design principles (composition, proportion, variation) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Meaning Making (the process of interpreting and giving meaning to events, situations, and the world around us)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Friend 012 (2011) Itsuko Suzuki

2. Read I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas: A Christmas Holiday Book by John Rox

3. Discussion Questions "Would you rather have a pet turtle or a pet frog? Who invented the first Christmas tree? Which animals do you think make the best pets? Have you had any pets as a child? What does having a pet help to teach children? Do you wonder why animals are thinking? Which pets should sleep outside at night? Which pets should stay inside at night? Are you allergic to any animals? Do you think people and their pets can communicate? What do you think when you see ad go wearing a sweater or a cat with purple hair? How important is your pet's food? Are you concerned about the quality of food your pet eats? What are some unusual or exotic pets that you have heard of? What do you think of people who rescue animals? Would you buy a pet from a pet store?"

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Day Two, Art Start

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Day Three, Art Start

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 Holiday Lights Drawings

Learning Targets

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• Create an original Holiday Lights Drawings using collage techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and value (tints, shades, lightness, darkness) inspired by American Painter (1958-2012) Thomas Kinked
• Use drawing techniques (smudging, smoothing, layering) and design principles (composition, gradation, proportion) based on American Art
• Define Nostalgia (a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a past period or place with happy personal associations)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Lights of Home (1995) Thomas Kinkade

2. Read Lights Of Winter: Winter Celebrations Around The World by Heather Conrad

3. Discussion Questions "Why do artists create artwork about various cultures and holidays throughout the year? What do you think the artist is showing? What do you think the artist wanted to communicate? What  do you see in the artwork that makes you say that? What do you imagine could have happened moments prior to or after the scene shown here? What in the artwork made you say that? What feeling or mood do you get from this artwork? What about it makes you say that? What is the setting, the time, and place for the artwork? How does this work of art relate to the theme or topic of this lesson?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Colored Construction Paper

2. Use shape variation templates (geometric, organic, free form) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the holiday drawings 

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw the patterns (stripes, dots, waves) onto the positive space (light bulbs) of the Holiday Lights Drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Holiday Lights Drawings for Assigned Table

2. The Lights Of Liberty (2000) Thomas Kinkade

3. Discussion Questions "What title would you give this artwork? When you learned the title of the artwork, how did you associate the words with what you see in front of you? Did the title seem to fit with the artwork or were you surprised? How do the different elements in this work contribute to a central theme or idea? How does the choice of color, perspective, or other visual elements communicate the central idea? How does the placement of objects, people, or shape within the work create feelings, focus, or communicate ideas? what are the key sections of the artwork? How do these sections interact with one another? How do they work together to convey an idea or feeling?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to positive space (light bulbs, foreground) of the holiday drawings

2. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) to the negative space (background) of the holiday drawings

3. Add embellishments (glitter, metallic paint, jewels) to the positive space (light bulb, foreground) of the Holiday Lights Drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Holiday Lights Drawings for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, black paper)

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add patterns (dots, waves, stripes) to the light bulb of the holiday drawings

2. Use warm colors (red, orange, yellow) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the holiday drawings

3. Use cool colors (blue, green, purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Holiday Light Drawings

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Spring Finger Print Snapdragons

Learning Targets

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• Create an original Spring Finger Print Snapdragon using finger painting techniques learned in class
• Use value (tint, shade), shape (geometric, organic), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Snapdragons and Stock (1930) Hamilton Jig-Saw Puzzle 
• Understand finger painting techniques (application, smoothing, modeling) and design principles (movement, repetition, variation) based on Western Art
• Define Mixed Media (an art form combining different mediums into a single artwork)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1.  Snapdragons and Stock (1930) Hamilton Jig-Saw Puzzle
2. Snapdragon Seeds (1926) Deposit Seeds Co. Depositely
3. Reflective Discussion "Legend has it that concealing a snapdragon will make a person appear fascinating and cordial. Some say this represents deception, concealment, and graciousness. This plant is known for evoking memories of the past-including those of parents and grandparents. The flower looks like the jaws and snout of a dragon. These flowers have a persona, cultural, and religious significance to many people."

Lesson Activities

1. Choose one 12" X 15" Painting Paper
2. Use geometric shapes (oval, circle, cylinder) to draw a decorative vase for the Spring Snapdragons
3. Use value (lightness, darkness) to fill in the geometric shapes (circle, cylinder) of the Spring Snapdragons

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Spring Finger Print Snapdragon for Assigned Table
2.  Read Feathers for Lunch by Lois Ehlert
3. Discussion Questions "What is going on in this artwork? What was your first reaction to this artwork? Why do you think you had that reaction? Does your opinion about the artwork change the longer you look at it? Which area of the artwork is emphasized by the artist? Which area of this artwork is important? How does the artist use space? How does the artist use proportion? What elements seem dreamlike or imaginary? What is exciting about this artwork? Who do you think this artwork was created for?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add line types (vertical, horizontal, diagonal) to add decorations to the decorative vase of the Snapdragons
2. Use patterns (swirls, zig zags, stripes) to add a table cloth to the negative space (background) of their Snapdragons
3. Use chalk pastel to smear patterns (swirls, stripes, zig zags) to add wallpaper to the negative space (background) of the Snapdragons

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Spring Finger Print Snapdragon for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (finger paint, water bucket, tissues)

Lesson Activities

1. Use one finger to make three colors (red, blue, purple) for blossoms of the Spring Snapdragons
2. Add highlights (white) to the three colored blossoms of the Spring Snapdragons
3. Add illusion of depth by having blossoms fill inside of the positive space (oval) of the Spring Snapdragons

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