To think about one subject (animal) that will be emphasized by using it's skin to inspire a pattern that will cover the entire background of their painting.
To use the "rule of thirds" to create an interesting composition.
Materials:
Drawing Paper
Pencil
Plastic Toy Animals (to use for observation drawing)
Canvas Panel
Acrylic Paint
Elements of Art & Principles of Design:
Emphasis, Texture, Pattern
Vocabulary:
Silhouette
Pattern
Texture
Rule of Thirds
Art History Connection:
Kara Walker
Examples of Student Work:
 |
| © Live Art, Breathe Art 2015 |
 |
| © Live Art, Breathe Art 2015 |
 |
| © Live Art, Breathe Art 2015 |
 |
| © Live Art, Breathe Art 2015 |
