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Mixed Media Starfish

Learning Targets

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• Create an original Mixed Media Starfish using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use secondary colors (green, orange, purple), line types (contour, outline, curved), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by Star of the Sea: A Day In The Life of a Starfish by Janet Halfmann
• Use science connections (marine biologist, tidal pools, action characteristics) and design principles (movement, rhythm, balance) based on Personal Art
• Define Rhythm (repeating color, value, line, and shape within a work of art)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Starfish On Pink (1949) Alexander Calder
2. Read Star of the Sea: A Day In The Life of a Starfish by Janet Halfmann
3. Discussion Questions "What is a Starfish? Where do Starfish live? Where do starfish come from? How many arms does a sea star have? How does a sea star eat? Where are sea stars found? What types of colors are these starfish? Can starfish live on shore? How fast or how slow do starfish move? Do starfish have gills? Why are starfish shaped like stars? Do starfish make sound? Have you ever seen any of the types of starfish before? What are some similarities and differences you notice between these starfish? How many different types of starfish do you think are in the sea?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Use geometric shapes (oval, circle, cylinder) to draw basic shapes of Mixed Media Starfish
3. Use value (lightness, darkness) to fill in the geometric shapes (oval, circle, cylinder) of Mixed Media Starfish

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mixed Media Starfish for Assigned Table
2. Starfish In The Sea (2015) Allen Ye
3. Discussion Questions "What is different about these starfish? How would you describe the shape of these starfish? Do you think all these starfish are the same shape? Do you see any patterns on these starfish? How is this starfish different from the others? Do you think this starfish is rough or smooth? How do you think the starfish would feel if you touched it? What is the shape of the starfish? Is it shiny and smooth? Is it bumpy and rough? How many colors do you see on the starfish? Are any of the patterns alike? Are any of the patterns different? Do all starfish have the same pattern?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to decorative patterns of Mixed Media Starfish
2. Use patterns (swirls, dots, stripes) to add decorative designs to positive space (starfish) of the Mixed Media Starfish
3. Use chalk pastel to fill in the negative space (background) with secondary colors (green, purple, orange) of the Mixed Media Starfish

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mixed Media Starfish for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (pencils, sidewalk chalk, embellishments)

Lesson Activities

1.Blend secondary colors (green, purple, orange) for the positive space (starfish) of the Mixed Media Starfish
2. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to the negative space (background) of the Mixed Media Starfish
3. Add illusion of depth by adding shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) of the Mixed Media Starfish

Artist Examples

Student Examples

David Hockney Beach Umbrella

Learning Targets

• Create an original David Hockney Beach Umbrella using watercolor techniques learned in class
• Use warm/cool colors (red, orange, yellow), geometric shapes (circle, triangle, square), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by British Painter (1937-Present) David Hockney
• Use art element texture (visual, implied, actual) and design principles (variation, balance, movement) based on Pop Art
• Define Visual Movement (a visual illusion that moves the viewers' eye along a path)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Beach Umbrella (1937) David Hockney
2. Read Under the Big Umbrella by Brady Rymer
3. Discussion Questions "What is a color wheel? Can you see any ground from your viewpoint or can you only see clouds in the sky? What is the weather like at the beach? What do you see? What colors did you create? What did you think of using both tempera paint and markers to make this picture? Can you name one of the primary colors you used today? Can you name of the secondary colors you made today? What was your favorite part of this project? What would you like to share about your artwork? How is the weather today? How was the weather yesterday? How will the weather be tomorrow?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12 X 15 Drawing Paper
2. Use graphite pencil to draw the horizon line (diagonal, vertical, horizontal) of the beach landscape
3. Use graphite pencil to draw line types (wavy, curved, straight) of the edge of water for the David Hockney Beach Umbrella

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve David Hockney Beach Umbrella for Assigned Table
2. Beach Umbrella (1971) David Hockey
3. Discussion Questions "What type of lines are in this painting? What types of colors are used in this painting? How does your eye move through the artwork? What choices did the artist make to make that happen? How would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it? What elements of the painting seem real? What elements seem dreamlike or imaginary? What is normal about this painting? If this painting had sound effects, what would they sound like? What do we know about the artist after viewing this artwork? How do you think the artist feels about the final product? How did the artist use line, shape, and color to contribute to the mood or meaning? What title would you give this artwork? What would it feel like to be in this artwork? How do you personally relate to or connect with this picture?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use watercolor to fill the positive space (umbrella) will cool colors (blue, green, purple) of the beach landscape
2. Use watercolor to fill in the negative space (umbrella) with warm colors (red, orange, yellow) of the beach landscape 
3. Add details (bucket, seagulls, sailboat) to negative space (ocean waves, beach sand) of the David Hockney Beach Umbrella

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve David Hockney Beach Umbrella for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (Water Bucket, Paint Brushes, Tempera Paint)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (light source, reflective light) to positive space (umbrella) of the beach landscape
2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (ocean waves, beach sand) of the beach landscape
3. Add embellishments (glitter glue, yarn, pearls, beads) to details (umbrella, bucket, sail boat) of David Hockney Beach Umbrella

Artist Examples

Student Examples

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