Sequin Paintings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Sequin Painting using mixed media techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, primary), line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by Performance Artist (1946-2020) Tina Girouard
• Use textile art (fiber, woven fabric, embroidery, knitwear) and design principles (contrast, repetition, emphasis) based on Post Minimalism
• Define Sequin (a small, shiny disk sewn as one of many onto clothing or canvas for decoration)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Hibiscus (1995) Tina Giroaurd 

2. Watch A Brief History Of Sequins by The Great British Sewing Bee

3. Discussion Questions "Why do humans beings have a need for art or visual art forms? What is the purpose of a ritual? Did you know sequins were invented in 1960 by two American women who sold the idea to an English company? Did you know the trend of sequins on clothes started in an Egyptian tomb? Did you know Michael Jackson, King Tut, and Leonardo Da Vinci had sequin pendants? Would you wear clothing made entirely from sequins? How do artists use various mediums to explore complex themes of identity, spirituality, social justice, and global issues? Are there places you should not wear sequin clothing? Did you know Leonardo Da Vinci sketched plans for a sequin making machine? Did you know the ruby slippers from Wizard Of Oz were made out of sequins?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the positive space (foreground, subject matter) for the sequin paintings

2. Use white lines (thin, thick, curved) to add patterns (stripes, waves, dots) to the positive space (foreground, subject matter) of the sequin paintings 

3. Use black lines (thin, thick, curved) to add patterns (stripes, waves dots) to the negative space (background) of the Sequin Paintings 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sequin Paintings for Assigned Tables 

2. Pink Floral (Lily Pad) (1990) Tina Girouard

3. Discussion Questions "How do artists work? How has the practice of the artist changed overtime? What role do artist shave in society? What is integral to the work of an artist? What is the background of the work? What are do you most identify with? What is your strongest memory of your childhood? What is your favorite artwork? Which two colors are used in negative space photographs? What does it captivate, in terms of emotions, to the audience of negative space? What are the three basic elements of composition needed in drawing? What is positive space in art? Which is the difference between positive and negative space? Which is easier to understand between the two different spaces? Which do you think is more important the positive space of the negative space? Can you see all hidden images in the designs below?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the positive space (foreground, subject matter) with sequins for sequin paintings 

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to fill in the negative space (background) with sequins for the sequin paintings 

3. Use drawing techniques (blending layering overlapping) to add contrast to the composition of the Sequin Paintings 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sequin Paintings for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (canvas, sequins, glue sticks, hot glue, pencils)

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (foreground, subject matter) of the sequin paintings

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background, middle ground) of the sequin paintings 

3. Add overlapping shapes (circles, ovals, round shapes) to the positive space (foreground, subject matter) of the Sequin Paintings 

Artist Examples

Student Examples

 Eloise Renouf Inspired Trees

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Eloise Renouf Inspired Trees using collage techniques learned in class
• Use analogous colors (red orange yellow; green blue purple), line variation (thick, thin, curved) and shape (free form, organic, geometric) inspired by United Kingdom Illustrator (1977-Present) Eloise Renouf
• Use textile techniques (weaving, embroidery, patchwork) and design principles (composition, repetition, contrast) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Printmaking (artistic process of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Woodland Prints (2011) Eloise Renouf

2. Read 20 Ways To Draw A Tree And 44 Other Nifty Things From Nature by Eloise Renouf

3. Discussion Questions "How would you describe Eloise Renouf work? What different types of printmaking techniques does she use in her work? Do you think her home, city, and neighborhood inspired her to create this work? What type of decorating style does she use? What colors do you see during the fall season? Why are the reds and yellows called warm colors? What memories do you have during this season? What is a collage? What season do you think these designs are inspired by? What is a textile artist?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use analogous colors (pink red orange) to cut out three different organic shapes for the tree landscapes

2. Use line types (thick, thin, curved, broken, long, short) to add tree trunks to the tree landscapes

3. Use line types (thick, thin, curved, broken, long, short) to add branches to the tree Eloise Renouf Inspired Trees

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Eloise Renouf Inspired Trees for Assigned Table

2. Spring Woodland (2015) Eloise Renouf 

3. Discussion Questions "How do artists begin drawing from nature? Do artists work from life, photos, still lifes, or stuff animals? How do artists find subjects? How do nature drawings enhance nature appreciation? Are creating drawing from nature different from taking photographs from nature? What nature artists do you enjoy? What can you see up in the sky and down on the ground? What can you smell like leaves or mud? What can you hear such as birds or the wind? Is the sun warm? Is the ground rough or smooth? What patterns do you see in the leaves? What do your trees look like? What is nature journaling?"

Lesson Activities 

1.  Use analogous colors (green, blue, purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the tree landscapes

2. Use metallic colors (silver, gold, bronze) to add details (berries, acorns, leaves) to the positive space (trees) of the tree landscapes

3. Use printmaking tools (scrub brushes, dusters, paint scrapers, q-tips) to add patterns to the positive space (trees) of the Eloise Renouf Inspired Trees

Day Three, Art Start 

1. Retrieve Eloise Renouf Inspired Trees for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scrapbook paper, tempera paint) 

Lesson Activities 

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to positive space (trees) of tree landscapes

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to negative space (background) of tree landscapes

3. Add overlapping shapes (circles, ovals, round shapes, round corned squares) to positive space (trees) of Eloise Renouf Inspired Trees 

Artist Examples

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