Friday, October 14, 2022
HOLIDAY LIGHTS DRAWINGS
Holiday Lights Drawings
Learning Targets
I can...
- 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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Thursday, October 6, 2022
PERSONALITY PIRANHAS
Personality Piranhas
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Personality Piranhas using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, neutral), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) inspired by German Explorer (1804-1865) Robert H. Schomburgk
- Use texture (actual, implied, visual) and design principles (repetition, movement, emphasis) based on 19th Century Art
- Define Personality (combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Serrasalmo Piranha (1804) Robert H. Schomburgk
2. Read Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas by Aaron Blabey
3. Discussion Questions "What words do you think best describe you? What do you love doing that makes you feel the happiest? What do you know how to do that you can tech others? What is the most wonderful thing that ever happened to you? What is the most difficult thing that ever happened to you? What did you learn from the best thing that ever happened to you? What did you learn from the most difficult thing that ever happened to you? What do you think will be the most useful thing when you are an adult? what advice would you give your younger self? What are you most grateful for? What do you think your life will be like in the future? How would you change the world if you could?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use a pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) of the selected fish (piranha) for the piranha paintings
2. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to add characteristics (gills, eyes, fins) for the piranha paintings
3. Use texture tools (stamps, felt pens, forks) to add patterns (dots, stripes, waves) to the positive space (piranha) of the Personality Piranhas
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Personality Piranhas for Assigned Table
2. Serrasalmo Punctatus (1804) Robert H. Schomburgk
3. Discussion Questions "How would you describe the shape of the fishes body? Are all of the fish shaped the same? Do you see any fins on this fish? How would you describe the shape of the fish? How would you describe the color of this fish? Are all fish the same color? How are these fish the same/? How are these fish different? Do you see any designs 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 of the fins narrow? Are some of the fins wide? What personality do you think this fish has? How would you describe the personality? How would you describe its mouth? How would you describe the eyes?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; purple, yellow) to fill in the positive space (piranha) of the piranha paintings
2. Use complementary colors (red, green; blue, orange; purple, yellow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the piranha paintings
3. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to the positive space (piranha) and negative space (background) of the Personality Piranhas
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Personality Piranhas for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (water bucket, paint brushes, tempera paint)
Lesson Activities
1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (piranha) of the piranha paintings
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to the negative shape (background) of the piranha paintings
3. Add relief pieces (Styrofoam pieces, cardboard, poster board) for the positive space (piranha) and negative space (background) of the Personality Piranhas
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
GRUMPY MONKEY COLLAGES
Grumpy Monkey Collages
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Grumpy Monkey Collage using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use line types (contour, outline, continuous), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (implied, actual, visual) inspired by American Author (2018-Present) Suzanne Lang
- Use collage techniques (layering, cropping, overlapping) and design principles (composition, variation, emphasis) based on American Art
- Define Expression (describe ideas, facts, or feelings through an arrangement of forms, sounds, or words)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. America Goth Monkey (2018) Susan Clyne
2. Read Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
3. Discussion Questions "What can we do to help manage our anger? What does anger or irritability look like? When you are angry can you understand another person? Are we reasonable or realistic when we are angry? How can we change those situations? If anger was a color, what color would it be? If anger was a sound, what sound would it be? How have you calmed yourself down when you were feeling angry? How can you express concerns without getting angry? What are some solutions you have when you feel angry?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Add line types (contour, outline, perspective) to the positive space (animal) of the monkey collages
3. Outline line types (contour, outline, perspective) with the neutral colors (black, brown, grey) for the Grumpy Monkey Collages
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Grumpy Monkey Collages for Assigned Tables
2. The Monkey With The Pearl Earring (2017) Susan Clyne
3. Discussion Questions "How many species of monkeys are there? Did the artist paint in long brush strokes? Are the lines curved, straight, or thin? Does the artist use a variety of shapes? What types of shapes do you see? What are the colors that the artist uses? What do you think the artwork is about? What are the similarities in the story behind this artwork? Have you heard these stories before? Why are monkeys angry? Why are monkeys considered angry creatures?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the positive space (monkey) of the monkey collages
2. Use analogous colors (blue purple red) to fill in the negative space (background) of the monkey collages
3. Use embellishments (plastic eyes, bubble wrap, brown paper) to fill in the positive space (monkey) of the Grumpy Monkey Collages
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Grumpy Monkey Collages for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (scissors, glue sticks, oil pastels)
Lesson Activities
1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (monkey) of the monkey collages
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the monkey collages
3. Add details (eyelashes, fur, claws) to the positive space (monkey) of the Grumpy Monkey Collages
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
EMOTION MIRROR FACES
Emotion Mirror Faces
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Emotion Mirror Faces using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use color combinations (secondary, primary, analogous), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive space) inspired by American Painter (1894-1978) Norman Rockwell
- Use symmetry (radial, bilateral, asymmetrical) and design principles (composition, movement, balance) based on American Art
- Define Expression (exploring thoughts, emotions, intuitions, and needs through visual imagery)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Triple Self-Portrait (1960) Norman Rockwell
2. Read The Way I Feel by Jana Cain
3. Discussion Questions "What types of lines do you see in the facial expression or body pose (smile, slumped shoulders)? Does the line type change the feeling of the line? Does the line type change the line direction? What facial expression do you know? How do you draw the expression of a face? How do these faces change with this emotion? What does the word emotion mean? What kinds of emotions do we experience on a day-to-day basis? How do certain cools make us feel? Why do these colors make us feel this way? What kine of lines are there (straight, squiggly, wavy)?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing
2. Use drawing techniques (overlapping, cropping, layering) to make shapes (geometric, organic, free form) of emotion mirror drawings
3. Use drawing techniques (blending, attaching, smoothing) to connect details (eyes, mouth, accessories) of Emotion Mirror Faces
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Emotion Mirror Faces for Assigned Table
2. Girl At Mirror (1954) Norman Rockwell
3. Discussion Questions "How can you show emotion by only using colors and lines? How can you tell that the artist is feeling that way? Can you make a face that shows that feeling? What do you notice first in the picture? Why does it stand out? Is it larger, brighter, or more colorful? Do the people in the artwork look happy or sad? What do you think they are thinking? Who do you think they are? What else is in the artwork? Do you see someone caring for something in this picture? What is the person caring for? How did the artist show that the person cares for their object? How does this one differ from the last one we looked at? How do the colors, lines, shapes, and space in the painting make you feel? Why do you think the artwork makes you feel that way?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use solid colors (blue, brown, green) to fill in the positive space (portrait) of the emotion mirror drawings
2. Use solid colors (blue, yellow, orange) to fill in the negative space (background) of the emotion mirror drawings
3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in the positive space (portrait) for the Emotion Mirror Faces
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Emotion Mirror Faces for Assigned Tables
2. Setup Studio Area (tempera paint, paintbrushes, water buckets)
Lesson Activities
1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to positive space (portrait) of the emotion mirror drawings
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background) of the emotion mirror drawings
3. Use stop motion program (iMotion, FlipaClip, Stop Motion) to add an animation to ones Emotion Mirror Faces
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