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Expressionistic Valentine Art Inspired by Jim Dine
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Objective: Students will be able to create an expressionistic Valentine artwork using watercolor and crayon techniques, inspired by the works of Jim Dine.
Assessment:
Students will present their completed artwork to the class, explaining the elements they used and how they incorporated expressionistic techniques. They will also complete a self-assessment checklist that reflects on their use of color, shape, and emotion in their art.
Key Points:
Jim Dine's Style: Recognizing how Jim Dine uses vibrant colors and heart motifs in his artwork.
Watercolor Techniques: Learning how to use watercolors effectively to create washes and blends.
Crayon Resist: Understanding the technique of crayon resist, where crayon outlines repel watercolor.
Emotional Expression: Discussing how colors can affect feelings and how to use them in their art.
Opening:
Begin with a question: "What does love look like to you?" Allow students to share their thoughts.
Show a brief video clip of Jim Dine's artwork, focusing on his heart motifs.
Engage students with an interactive discussion about their favorite colors and how they make them feel.
Introduction to New Material:
Explain the concept of expressionism and how artists express feelings through their work.
Show examples of Jim Dine's art, highlighting the use of color and heart shapes.
Demonstrate how to create a crayon resist by drawing a heart with crayon, then applying watercolor over it.
Common Misconception: Students may think that art must look perfect or realistic; clarify that expressionistic art is about feelings, not perfection.
Guided Practice:
Set behavioral expectations: students will work quietly and respectfully while observing the demonstration.
Walk through the steps of creating a crayon resist piece together, guiding them as they draw their hearts.
Scaffold questioning:
Easy: "What colors will you choose to show love?"
Medium: "How does the crayon resist technique work?"
Hard: "What emotion do you want your artwork to express?"
Monitor student performance by circulating the room, providing feedback, and assisting as needed.
Independent Practice:
Students will create their own expressionistic Valentine artwork using the crayon resist technique and watercolors.
Set expectations for students to focus on conveying emotion through color choices and shapes.
Remind them to think about what their artwork says about love and feelings.
Closing:
Have students share their artwork in small groups and discuss the emotions they intended to express.
Conduct a brief class reflection: "What did you learn about using colors to express feelings?"
Extension Activity:
Provide additional materials for students who finish early to create a second piece of art or to add details to their existing artwork. Encourage them to experiment with different shapes or colors.
Homework:
Students can write a short paragraph at home about what love means to them and how they represented that in their artwork.
Standards Addressed:
Tennessee Art Standard VA.1.1: Use a variety of materials and techniques to create works of art.
Tennessee Art Standard VA.1.3: Understand and apply the elements of art and principles of design in their artwork.