Tool Time

Objective: 
To make a composition using a non-painting tool for the composition, tool and subject matter. 

Materials: 
Pencils
Sketch book or scratch paper
Various forms of non-art tools (fork, spoon, brush, etc.) that can be dipped in paint.
Watercolor paper 
Acrylic Paint
Permanent Marker

Procedure: 
1.  Choose from a variety of tools or objects to create a drawing. 
2. Create studies (practice drawings) in your sketchbook or scratch paper emphasizing effective use of the elements of art and principles of design (line, shape, texture)
3.  Use your object to create an abstract painting using acrylic paint on your watercolor paper. This      will be the background of your drawing. 
4.  Once the acrylic paint is dry,  draw your object by repeating all or parts of the tool chosen over your abstract painting

***Tip: Be open to what happens during this process.  ***

Assessment: 
Write a self reflection discussing the pros and cons of working in this unconventional manner. 
What did you like or dislike about this project? Why? 
Did the struggle outweigh the enjoyment and sense of discovery or vice versa? 

Examples of Student Work: 

© Live Art, Breathe Art  2016

© Live Art, Breathe Art  2016