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Monday, August 31, 2026

Nighttime Owl Paintings

Nighttime Owl Paintings
Learning Targets

I can...

Create an original Nighttime Owl Paintings use drawing techniques learned in class
Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, monochromatic), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (actual, visual implied) inspired by Inuit Artist (1991-Present) Ooloosie Saila
Use painting techniques (impasto, glazing, dry brush, alla prima) and design principles (composition, balance, variation) based on Indigenous Art
Define Inuit Art (the creative work made by the Inuit, the indigenous people of the Arctic regions in Canada, Alaska, and Greenland)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Festival Owl (2026) Oolosie Saila

2. Read Owl Babies by Marin Waddell

3. Discussion Questions "Is the owl sleeping, peeking out, or waking up? What does the weather feel like outside of the tree? What will happen when an animal's habitat changes with the seasons? What visual textures can make the feathers look soft and the bark look rough? How do the choices of an artist give an animal a specific personality? What can the tilt of the head or the size of the eyes tell us about an owl's mood? How does light create shadows that make a flat owl look three dimensional? What roles do daytime and nighttime play in the colors an artist chooses? How do artists and authors show big feelings like worry or relief in a character? How are owls a symbol of thoughtful perspective, wisdom, and quick wit? Have you ever seen any owl? What do you like about owls? What would you do if you had your own owl?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw the foreground (bird), middle ground (feathers), and background (tree branches) of the Nighttime Owl Paintings

3. Use drawing techniques (blending, smudging, smearing) to add layers to subject matter (foreground, middle ground, bird) of the Nighttime Owl Paintings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Nighttime Owl Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Ornamental Owl (2017) Ooloosie Saila

3. Discussion Questions "What factors influenced the artist as a child that impacted her career? What are some characteristics from this artwork that sets it apart from other artists work? What is the symbolism found within this artwork? What are some indicators that prove this artist is important? What are some different types of art produced at different stages in her life? What makes you think this artist is a great artist? How did the artist become interested in birds? Does her artwork change your view of the world? How did the artist fill the composition? Did the artist take time and effort to make the color vibrant? What is the reason that some birds are colorful?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add thin layers of pastels to the foreground (bird), middle ground (feathers), and background (tree) of the Nighttime Owl Paintings

2. Use drawing techniques (blending, smudging, smearing) to add details (beak, eyes, eyelashes) to the Nighttime Owl Paintings

3. Use drawing techniques (blending, smudging, smearing) to add texture (actual, visual, implied) to the Nighttime Owl Paintings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Nighttime Owl Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, oil pastels, brown construction paper, sharpie markers)

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, monochromatic) to fill in the positive space (bird) of the Nighttime Owl Paintings

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, monochromatic) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Nighttime Owl Paintings

3. Use tint (white) and shade (black) to add the illusion of depth within the positive space (bird) of the Nighttime Owl Paintings

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Thursday, November 5, 2020

HOT DAY COOL NIGHT DESERT

Hot Day Cool Night Desert

Learning Targets

I can...

Create an original Hot Day Cool Night Desert using painting techniques learned in class
Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal), complementary colors (red green, blue orange, purple yellow), and space (positive negative) inspired by Impressionist Painter (1882-1922) Robert Julian Onderdonk
Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) and design principles (composition variation proportion) based on Impressionism
Define Landscape (features of an Rea of countryside or land)

Lesson One
Day One Art Start

1. Untitled (Landscape With Cacti) (1919) Robert Julian Onderdonk

2. Read A Day And Night In The Desert by Caroline Arnold's Habitats

3. Discussion Questions "What geologic period of time did cacti originate? What part of a typical plant are the spines on a cactus? Which succulent cacti species naturally grow in Africa and Asia? What is a number of Cactus plants together called? Which process does the cats do only during the night? What is the origin of the word Cactus? Which group does the cactus belong to? What can tell us about there age of a cactus? What is the name of this cactus? What is a cactus plant? What does a cactus plant look like? Where do Cacti grow? Is a Cactus a succulent? Do most cats produce flowers? Are Cacti easy to grow? What is the best soil to use with Cacti? What is a saguaro cactus? How does a saguaro cactus absorb the water it needs? How do animals use the saguaro cactus as a home?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper

2. Use geometric shapes (oval circle cylinder) to draw positive space (cactus) of cactus drawings

3. Use value (lightness, darkness) to fill in the geometric shapes (oval circle cylinder) of the Hot Day Cool Night Desert

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Hot Day Cool Night Desert For Assigned Table

2. Cactus In Bloom (1922) Robin Julian Onderdonk

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 excited 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 line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) to positive space (cactus) of the cactus drawings

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

3. Use chalk pastels to smear patterns (swirls stripes zig zags) for negative space (background) of the Hot Day Cool Night Desert

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Hot Day Cool Night Desert for Assigned Table

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

Lesson Activities

1. Blend complementary colors (red green, blue orange, yellow purple) for positive space (cacti) of the cactus drawings

2. Add highlights (light source reflective light) to the positive space (cactus) of the cactus drawings

3. Add illusion of depth by add details (rocks, grass, dirt, mud) to the positive space (foreground) of the Hot Day Cool Night Desert

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Monday, September 2, 2019

MONOCHROMATIC SILHOUETTES

Monochromatic Silhouettes

Learning Targets

I can...

Create an original Monochromatic Tree Silhouette using painting techniques learned in class
Use monochromatic colors (light blue, dark blue), line variation (thin, thick), and space (positive, negative) inspired by Dutch Painter (1525-1569) Pieter Bruegel
Use landscape techniques (contour line, fast strokes, rubbings) and design principles (contrast, composition, gradation) inspired by Renaissance Art
Define Monochromatic (using only one color to make a painting or drawing)

Day One, Art Start

1. The Gloomy Day, Beginning of Spring, Detail Tree (1565) Pieter Bruegel

2. Read a Children's Book Paper Moon by Tony Tibbits

3. Discussion Questions "How does lightness or darkness suggest mood? How do you think different values are created? What color adds to another color to make it lighter? What color could you add to another color to make it darker? How do these visuals illicit a strong emotional response? What was your first reaction when looking at this artwork? Why do you think you had that reaction? How would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (thick, thin) to draw foreground (plants, buildings), middle ground (night sky), and background (moon) of the monochromatic painting
2. Use monochromatic colors (light blue, dark blue) to fill in background (night sky ) of the monochromatic painting
3. Use monochromatic colors (black, grey, white) to fill in foreground (plants, buildings) of the Monochromatic Tree Silhouettes

Reminder:

Initials & Teacher on Back of Paper

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Monochromatic Tree Silhouettes for Assigned Tables

2. Winter Landscape with a Bird Trap (1564) Pieter Bruegel

3. Discussion Questions "What elements of this painting seem real? What elements seem dreamlike or imaginary? If this painting had sound effects, what would they sound like? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? What do you think this artist is trying to say in this artwork? What is the meaning or message? How did the artist use line, shape, and color to contribute to the mood or meaning? What would it feel like to be in this painting? Do you want to see this artwork again?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use a ruler, compass, or straightedge to draw the foreground (plants, buildings) of the monochromatic painting

2. Add details (animals, scarecrow, cemetery) to middle ground of the monochromatic paintings

3. Use black tempera paint to outline the foreground and middle ground of the Monochromatic Tree Silhouettes

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Monochromatic Tree Silhouettes for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (tempera paint, water bucket, paint brushes)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) within the foreground of the monochromatic painting
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) within the middle ground of the monochromatic painting
3. Add details (owl, leaves, grass) within the background of the Monochromatic Tree Silhouettes