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Kindergarten Kittens

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Kindergarten Kitten using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and space (positive, negative) inspired by British Illustrator (2009-Present) Angie Rozelaar
• Use pattern (geometric, floral, plaid, check, motifs) and design principles (repetition, movement, contrast) based on Illustration
• Define Pattern (a deliberate design created by repeating lines, shapes, forms, colors, or textures in a predictable and recognizable sequence)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Cozy Kitty (2024) Angie Rozelaar

2. Read The Winter Cat by Howard Knotts

3. Discussion Questions "How can we use line and shapes to create a cat that looks expressive? How can an artist make a scarf look warm, soft, or cozy? How can we show texture in our artwork without touching the object? How can the colors we choose help communicate that our artwork takes place in winter? How can artists use imagination to tell a story through a single character? How could we contrast the cat's textured fur against the scarf's fabric? Is it a chunky, thick cable-knit scarf, a smooth plaid flannel, or a lightweight patterned fabric? Is the cat indoors by a fireplace, outdoors in a snowy winter landscape , or set against a simple, minimalist solid color?"  

Lesson Activities

1. Use neutral colors (black, brown, grey, white) to draw the negative space (background) of the Kindergarten Kittens

2. Use neutral colors (black, brown, grey, white) to draw the positive space (foreground, middle ground, cat) of the Kindergarten Kittens

3. Use neutral colors (black, brown, grey, white) to draw the accessories (ugly sweater, scarf, reindeer antlers, hats) in the positive space (foreground, kittens) of the Kindergarten Kittens

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Kindergarten Kittens for Assigned Tables 

2. Cozy Cat Happiness (2025) Angie Rozelaar

3. Discussion Questions "How can artists use patterns to decorate ordinary objects? How can overlapping create the illusion of space? How can artists use color and texture to communicate a season? How can simple shapes be transformed into creative artwork? How can artists show that something is soft or hard? What types of patterns do you notice on winter clothing? Can you use colors that make your scarves look warm even when it is cold? How can artists use patterns to make winter clothing unique? How do illustrations use color, pattern, and texture to help tell a winter story? How can we use ideas from a book to create our own original artwork? How can artists show what is happening in a story through one picture?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the negative space (background) of the Kindergarten Kittens

2. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the positive space (foreground, middle ground, kittens) of the Kindergarten Kittens

3. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the accessories (ugly sweater, scarf, hat) in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, kitten) of the Kindergarten Kittens 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Kindergarten Kittens for Assigned Tables

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

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous colors, warm colors, cool colors) to paint in the negative space (background) of the Kindergarten Kittens

2. Use color combinations (analogous colors, warm colors, cool colors) to paint in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, kittens) of the Kindergarten Kittens

3. Use value (lightness, darkness, highlights, shadows) to paint in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, kittens) of the Kindergarten Kittens

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Van Gogh Chair Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Van Gogh Chair Painting using painting techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (complementary, analogous, monochromatic), line variation (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and value (lightness, darkness, tints, shadows) inspired by Post Impressionist Painter (1853-1890) Vincent Van Gogh
• Use drawing techniques (observational, perspective, blocking shapes) and design principles (proportion, composition, variation) based on Post Impressionism
• Define Impasto (a technique where paid is laid on a canvas so thickly that it stands out in three dimensions, leaving brush or palette knife strokes clearly visible)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Van Gogh's Chair (1888) Vincent Van Gogh

2. Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain by Betty Edwards

3. Discussion Questions "What was Van Gogh's relationship with fellow artist Gauguin like? How did Van Gogh represent his thoughts about himself and his friends in his chair paintings? How does Van Gogh use everyday objects as a form of a self-portraiture? How do artists tell stories about life and personality? When looking at the arms, legs, seats, and backs of the chair, what do you think this chair is made of? Can you identify the materials used to make this chair? Did you know Vincent Van Gogh lived in various places such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Britain, and France? How does this unusual scene show Vincent Van Gogh's personality, love of nature, and home comfort? How is this painting a statement of friendship between two artists? How do the vertical lines and diagonal lines show movement in this artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to draw the basic shapes (oval, circle, triangle) for the positive space (chair, foreground) of the Van Gogh Chair Paintings

2. Use oil pastels to add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the positive space (foreground, middle ground) of the Van Gogh Chair Paintings

3. Use oil pastels to add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the negative space (background) of the Van Gogh Chair Paintings 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Van Gogh Chair for Assigned Tables

2. Gauguin's Chair (1888) Vincent Van Gogh

3. Discussion Questions "What is negative space? How might focusing on it be used as a strategy for observational drawing? Is the space in this painting positive or negative? What is a negative space drawing? How is drawing negative space related to drawing contour lines? Is the background of the picture positive or negative? What is the main object of this positive and negative space artwork? Does anyone want to share where the positive and negative space is in this image? Where is the positive space in both paintings? Where is the negative space in both paintings? What does it captivate, in terms of emotions, to the audience of negative space? What are three basic elements of composition needed in drawing? What is the different between negative and positive space? Which do you think is more important negative space or positive space?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, monochromatic) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, chair) of the Van Gogh Chair Paintings

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

3. Use drawing techniques (blending, layering, overlapping) to add contrast to the composition of the Van Gogh Chair Paintings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Van Gogh Chair Paintings for Assigned Tables 

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

Lesson Activities 

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (foreground, middle ground, chair) of the Van Gogh Chair Paintings

2. Add shadow (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Van Gogh Chair Paintings

3. Add overlapping shapes (circles, ovals, triangles, rectangles) to the positive space (foreground, middle ground, chair) of the Van Gogh Chair Paintings

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Pet Store Fish Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Pet Store Fish Paintings using painting techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free from), and value (lightness, darkness, tint, tone) inspired by American Illustrator (1958-Present) Joseph R. Tomelleri
• Use painting techniques (alla prima, dry brush, sgraffito, underpainting) and design principles (balance, composition, repetition) based on American Art
• Define Transparency (the quality of allowing light to pass through a material to enable viewers to see through layers or surfaces)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Williamson Rainbow Trout (2022) Joseph R. Tomelleri

2. Read Not Norman by Kelly Bennett

3. Discussion Questions "Are these Japanese fish prints and African fish prints art? What do we need to know when looking at Japanese fish prints and African fish prints? When were Japanese fish prints and African fish prints produced? How were Japanese fish prints and African fish prints made? Where do you see the scales, fins, and gills of these fish? What should go inside the home of your fish? What are some ways we could take care of a fish such as feeding our pet or cleaning the tank? What is the favoraite snack (pizza, cupcakes, flakes) of your pet fish? Does your fish wear accessories (sneakers, top hat, bowtie, sweater)? If your fish escaped the pet store, where would it go?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use a pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) of the selected fish (guppies, goldfish, mollies, betta fish, tetras) for Pet Store Fish Paintings

2. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add characteristics (gills eyes fins) for the Pet Store Fish Paintings

3.  Use texture tools (stamps, felt pen, folks) to add patterns (dots, swirls, stripes) for the Pet Store Fish Paintings 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Pet Store Fish Paintings for Assigned Tables

2. Arctic Char, Dwarf, Salvenlinus Alphinus (2026) Joseph R. Tomelleri 

3. Discussion Questions "How would you describe the shape of the fish's body? Are all of the fish shaped the same? Do you see any fins on this fish? How would you describe this fish's shape? How would you describe the color of the fish? Are all the fish the same color? How are these fish the same? How are these fish different? Do you see any design on this fish? Do you see any patterns on this fish? Do you see any fins on this fish? Are the fins the same size? Are some narrow? Are some wide? How would you describe its fin? How would you describe its mouth? How would you describe its eyes?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use warm colors (red orange yellow) to fill in the positive space (foreground, selected fish) of the Pet Store Fish Paintings

2. Use cool colors (purple blue green) to fill in the negative space (background, plastic bag) of the Pet Store Fish Paintings 

3. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the negative space (background, plastic bag) of the Pet Store Fish Paintings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Pet Store Fish Paintings for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, paint brushes, watercolor) 

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to positive space (foreground, selected fish) of the Pet Store Fish Paintings

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to the negative space (background, plastic bag) of the Pet Store Fish Paintings

3. Add relief pieces (styrofoam pieces, cardboard, poster board) behind the positive space (foreground, selected fish) of the Pet Store Fish Paintings

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Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Sea Otter Watercolor Painting using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (diagonal lines, action lines, curved lines, flow lines, zigzag lines), value (lightness, darkness, tone, tint, shade), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by American Photographer (1946-Present) Thomas D. Mangelsen
• Use painting techniques (sponge, stamps, salt, splatter) and design principles (contrast, movement, repetition) based on American Art
• Define Movement (create the look or feeling of action by guiding the viewer's eyes through a composition)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Ocean Lullaby (2017) Thomas D. Mangelsen

2. Read Pup The Sea Otter by Jonathan London

3. Discussion Questions "How is water pollution harmful to sea otters? What are some objects that do not float in the water? Do you know that sea otters are called clowns of the sea? Do you like to swim in the water like a sea otter? Could you swim in the water wearing a thick coat? Where do these cute little sea otters spend most of their time? Did you know sea otters have webbed feet that allow them to swim quickly? Why do you think sea otters spend so much time in the water? Did you know sea otters are the smallest marine mammals on earth? How many hairs are a sea turtle compared to a human? Did you know that sea otters have the thickest fur of any animal? Why do sea otters hold hands while sleeping? How can you create a watery texture for the background using salt, sponges, painting, or horizontal brushstrokes?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use observational drawing techniques (composition, light source, reflective light) to draw the basic shapes (waves, seaweed, rocks) of the Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings

2. Add basic shapes (triangles, circles, rectangles) to add details (stars, plants, fish, objects) to the positive space (foreground, sea otter) of the Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings

3. Add decorative details (border, glitter, embellishments) to the positive space (foreground, sea otter) of the Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings for Assigned Tables 

2. Tide Rider Sea Otter (2021) Thomas D. Mangelsen

3. Discussion Questions "What geometric shapes (circles for the head, oval for the chest, long oval for the torso) do you see in the otter's body? Why do you think the artist gave the otter small, dark eyes and tiny ears? How can we use lines to make the fur look thick and soft? How can we use types of lines to make the water look like it has movement? Is your otter floating on its back, diving, or holding something like a shell? Why do you think sea otters are often shown holding hands or wrapping themselves in kelp? How does your artwork show that the otter is a keystone speices that helps the ocean? Why do you think we are painting the otter on its back? How does its long, flat tail help it stay afloat like a boat? How many different shades of brown can you see in the otter's fur? How can we layer light and dark colors to make them look fluffy?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, primary) to fill in the positive space (foreground, sea otter) of the Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings 

2. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, primary) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings 

3. Add intricate embellishments to the decorative details (border, glitter, stars) of the positive space (foreground, sea otter) of the Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings for Assigned Tables 

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

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (foreground, sea otter) of the Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings

3. Add high contrast (shaded areas, reflective areas) to the positive space (foreground, sea otters) of the Sea Otter Watercolor Paintings

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 Monet Pond Prints

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Monet Pond Prints using collage techniques learned in class
• Use color schemes (cool colors, warm colors, neutral colors), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (actual, implied, visual) inspired by French Painter (1840-1926) Claude Monet
• Use printmaking techniques (collagraph, monotype, etching, engraving) and design principles (repetition, balance, movement) based on Impressionism
• Define Scene (the place where a real or imaginary action, event, or artwork occurs)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1.Water Lily Pond X (1919) Claude Monet

2. Read Ella In The Garden Of Giverny: A Picture Book About Claude Monet by Daniel Fehr

3. Discussion Questions "Who can tel me how Monet captured light in his painting? How will you go about reproducing this effect? What colors dominate the picture? How does the picture make you feel? How would you describe this picture? What is it a picture of? What is the season in the painting? How do you know? What wildlife would you expect to see if you visited this pond? What sounds would the artist hear? What would the artist smell? What does the artist see in this artwork? Which lily pad would you choose to settle on for a while? Where was Monet when he painted this? What colors did he use? How does Monet give the feeling of distance? How does Monet show perspective? Are there any places where there is no paint? Did Monet paint Koi Fish?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 12" Cardboard Circle 

2. Use pencil to draw a decorative border (lines, stripes, squares) around the negative space (background) of the pond prints

3. Add scenery (water, ripples, petals, wave) to the negative space (background) of the Monet Pond Prints

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Monet Pond Prints for Assigned Tables

2. Color Plate Of Water Lily Pond (1867) Claude Monet

3. Discussion Questions "Who decides what goes in a museum? Who decides what is good art? How are these two painting styles different? Which paintings have the biggest range in value? What do you see in the shadow colors in the impressionist paintings? Why do you think the impressionist chose to paint that way? How do you like to paint? Have you ever wanted to capture a moment? How do artists create artwork that shows not just how something looks but how something makes them feel? Can you see how Monet has tried to capture light and reflection on the surface of the water by dabs of white paint? Do you think it is strange that he painted such a calm and beautiful picture when there was chaos all around him? Who was Claude Monet?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add flowers (roses, carnations, tulips, lilies, flowers) to the positive space (middle ground) of the pond prints

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

3. Use black sharpie marker to outline the positive space (foreground) and negative space (background) of the Monet Pond Prints

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Monet Pond Prints for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (bubble wrap, speed ball ink, brayers, paper)

Lesson Activities

1. Use cool colors (red, orange yellow) to fill in the positive space (foreground) of the pond prints

2. Use cool colors (blue green purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the pond prints

3. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) with metallic colors (gold, silver, bronze) for the Monet Pond Prints 

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