After discussing different plein air artists, thumbnail compositions were first painted in different locations. Choosing one of these at one location, the final painting was created with regular critques and discussions.
Ethnic/Tribal Portraits, acrylic, grades 9-12
Students were shown ethnic and tribal portraits from around the world showing diverse adornments. If you could be from a different ethnic or tribal culture for a day, what would you look like? I took portrait photos of students then they chose one ethnic/tribal printout. First colored sketch, transfer, then acrylic painting. An area of portrait was to be chosen to show color blending in some way using only flat color in shapes or lines. Group critique at midway then at end.
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Mandala Color Wheels, grades 9-12
Color theory was discussed then students were taken through a right brain drawing exercise that lead them into designing a 12-sectioned mandala. The goal was to create a color wheel as a work of art in order to better learn the color mixing principles and color harmonies, with additional elements of line and space. Inner sections were for shades, then pure colors, and tints were painted on outside.
Islamic Tiles, grades 9-12
You are chosen to design a tile wall for a customer who wants you to use only 5 colors. The whole class decided and voted on color scheme. Using right brain drawing techniques, students were taken through a process of designing a symbol that represents something about themselves. Symmetrical balance was key. Personal symbols were drawn on paper, colored with pencils, then transferred onto tiles. Next the tiles were glazed then fired. All tiles were grouped together as a whole unit at end and critiqued.
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