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Fall Collage Cats

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Fall Collage Cats using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (warm colors, cool colors, earth tones, neutral colors), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (actual visual implied) inspired by French Artist (2008-Present) Angie Rozelaar
• Use collage techniques (arrangement, assemblage, mixed media) and design principles (emphasis, repetition, proportion) based on Contemporary Art 
• Define Stamp (a design transferred from a carved or molded surface to another material by pressing with ink or paint)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Bride Of Fur-ankenstein (2020) Angie Rozelaar

2. Read The Little Kitten (My Little Animal Friend) by Nicola Killen 

3. Discussion Questions "Why are black cats considered bad luck? Where did this unfair superstation originate? Did you know black cats are stealthy, sneaky, and blend in with the night? Can you create a black cat with glowing eyes? How would you depict a black cat to represent good fortune and divine protection? How will you use color, composition, and other art elements to give your cat a mysterious or sinister look? How can you use color to show a black cat's fur using texture and form? What other colors, like dark purple or blue, might you incorporate? How will you make your black cat stand out from the background? How does your own perception of black cats influence the mood or personality of the artwork being created? What pose or facial expressions will you use to capture emotions (curiosity, contentment, aloofness)? What story or feeling would you like to communicate with your artwork? Are you celebrating the beauty of these animals or exploring their symbolic history?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12 X 15 Drawing Paper 

2. Use basic shapes (organic, organic, free form) to draw the recognizable parts (ears, tail, eyes, face) of the positive space (foreground, black cat) of the cat collages 

3. Add feline parts (claws, teeth, tail, whiskers, nose) the recognizable parts (parts, tail, eyes, face) of the positive space (foreground, black cat) of the cat collages 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Fall Collage Cats for Assigned Tables 

2. Falling For You (2022) Angie Rozelaar

3. Discussion Questions "Is the black cat playing trick or treat? Is the black cat hiding in the dark? Is the black cat stirring a cauldron? What is your black cat's personality like? Is it friendly, mischievous, or shy? What kind of special powers does your black cat have? What is your black cat's favorite thing to do on Halloween? Where is your cat going on Halloween? Where does your black cat live? Does the black cat live in a haunted house, a pumpkin patch, or a secret witch's den? What happened right before this picture was drawn, and what will happen next? Why do you think black cats are associated with Halloween? Why are black cats seen as spooky on Halloween? What is the superstition about a black cat crossing your path? Can you name any famous black cats?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Add details (fangs, bat wings, white wig, costume) to the positive space (foreground, black cat) of the cat collages 

2. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white, brown) for the positive space (foreground, black cat) of the cat collages 

3. Use color combinations (cool colors, warm colors, earth tones) for the negative space (background, middle ground) of the cat collages

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Fall Collage Cats for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (oil pastels, speed ball ink, rollers, black paint) 

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and facial features (whiskers, heart nose, eyes) to the positive space (foreground, black cat) of the cat collages 

2. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow) and patterns (swirls, dots, stripes) to the negative space (background) of the cat collages 

3. Use color combinations (cool colors, warm colors, earth tones) to add patterns (dots, swirls, stripes) to the negative space (background) of the cat collages 

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 Clay Kindergarten Lions

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Clay Kindergarten Lions using clay techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and texture (actual, implied, visual) inspired by French Painter (1844-1910) Henri Rousseau
• Use sculpture techniques (modeling, relief, carving, casting) and design principles (repetition, pattern, proportion) based on Post Impressionism 
• Define Relief (sculpted pieces are bonded to a solid background of the same material)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Sleeping Gypsy (1897) Henri Rousseau

2. Read How To Be A Lion by Ed Vere

3. Discussion Questions "What characteristics (brave, bold, strong, integrity) fit when you think go a lion? Did you know that lions live in grasslands, scrubs, and open woodlands of Africa? What types of lines (curved, caste, loops) will you use as inspiration for your lion? Can a lion be anything other than fierce? Do people need to conform to preordained ideas? Should lions have to change if they want to help others? What is something different about you that should be celebrated? How is empathy good for oneself, community, and society? How do we find the courage to be ourselves? How does this book challenge the traditional ideas of strength? What makes you unique?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) for the proportions (head, neck, shoulder) within the silhouette of the clay lions

2. Mold clay into basic shapes (oval face, present ears, rectangle neck) for the positive space (animal) of the clay lions 

3. Use needle tools to draw facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) for the positive space (animal) of the Clay Kindergarten Lions

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Clay Kindergarten Lions for Assigned Tables

2. Jungle With Lion (1910) Henri Rousseau

3. Discussion Questions "What is your expressive lion portrait favorite environment? Can animals be happy, sad, lonely, mad, or loving? How do the illustrations reflect the animal's human like qualities? What kinds of bond can develop between a human and an animal (friend, caregiver, support)? Does the fur usually grow in one particular direction? Do cats love to sit in the sun? What is the name of this animal? Why did you choose this animal? What do you find inspiring about this animal? What did you as an artist hope to convey about this animal through your artwork?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Add facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) within the positive space (animal) and silhouette of the clay lions

2. Add details (eye sockets, brown bone, moles) to the facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) of the clay lions

3. Use modeling tools (paddle, brush, grips) to smooth out the facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) of the Clay Kindergarten Lions

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Clay Kindergarten Lions for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (modeling tools, rubber mats, clay, glaze)

Lesson Activities

1. Add warm colors (red orange yellow) to the positive space (foreground) of the Clay Kindergarten Lions

2. Add warm colors (red orange yellow) to the negative space (background) of the Clay Kindergarten Lions

3. Apply Gloss Finish to the proportions (face proportions, facial features, accessories) of the Clay Kindergarten Lions

Artist Examples

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