- Its vast, awesome, and incalculable age was unmistakable; yet not one link did it show with any known type of art belonging to civilization’s youth—or indeed to any other time. Totally separate and apart, its very material was a mystery; for the soapy, greenish-black stone with its golden or iridescent flecks and striations resembled.
- Its aesthetic effect is profound. Similarly, painting/drawing is a form of visual art. It is the art of using one or more colors, generally mixed with a medium such as oil or water and applied to a surface with a finger, brush or some other tool to create pictures. Paintings are among the earliest art of historical records.
So it appears I’m a bit late on this update. Sorry about that. I’ve been so engrossed in the team’s discussion about Lucid’s plot, that I lost track. My thoughts are still a bit jumbled at the moment, so if I’m writing gibberish, you’ll know why.
So about the discussion I mentioned, a few days ago we had come up with a new concept that would take effect after the common route. This meant that our original idea had to be revised. Truth be told, some of the writers were a bit hesitant to adopt this revision, but after some deliberations, we came to the conclusion that this would be for the best. Although, this means we have to work extra hard on patching some plot holes that might pop up.
Egh… plot holes… one of the writer’s worst enemies.
Anyway, I really wish I can share more details about this discussion, but alas, I can not give out spoilers.
But what I can share with you, is this. Here is a sketch of Elizabeth. I’m sure you might have seen her before. She was one of the characters we introduced in one of our earlier posts. Our artist Dizzy had done some touch ups on her look. I find her adorable.
…Now if you’ll excuse me, I must go punch a hole in my wall to regain my manliness.
In conclusion, there has and still is discrimination in America. We can stop discrimination by not using stereotypes. And by not judging people by how they look. Just because someone is different, doesn't mean they should be treated differently. You may not agree with someone else's decisions doesn't mean that their decision is wrong. Yet his artistic success in the early years was mixed. After directing a single play in New York, he wound up working at Twentieth Century-Fox for Darryl Zanuck, a vibrantly self-assured and often.
Well, I’m back. My hand is bleeding somewhat, but I’ll live.
While we are still on topic about the art, I hate to sound like a broken record here, but we are still in need of a background artist. If you are interested or knows someone who may be, please feel free to leave us a message. We would certainly appreciate the help.
Now, these next few days might be a bit hectic for us writers as we try to further develop this new idea. There might be a lot of hmms and ahhs; a lot of what ifs and maybes; there might be a lot of debates and resolutions,but in the end, it’ll all be worth it.
~ David
Art Lesson Plans, Drawing Lesson Plans, Painting Lesson Plans, Sculpture Lesson Plans
Drawing Lesson Plans
A MONSTER'S WORLD
Using texture, the student will create imaginary monsters.
A UNIQUE DRAWING EXPERIENCE
Students (and teacher) will see how with just one set of directions, everyone in the classroom will come up with very unique works of abstract art.
BEAUTIFUL NUMBERS
This art activity focuses on the shape of numbers. A good tie-in to math for younger students.
BLIND CONTOUR DRAWING
Contour drawing is an excellent way to train the eye to draw what it really sees rather than what it thinks it sees.
CHALK AND GLUE
A great lesson submitted by Leon Ruder - Artist and Teacher, St. Ignance area schools,
CHALK AND STRING DESIGNS
Create wonderful works of art using string and, well chalk of course.
CRAYON ETCHING
Younger students will enjoy exploring this activity while older students should be encouraged to investigate detailed images and patterns.
CRAYON RESIST
A paint and crayon lesson plan for all ages.
CREATIVE PRINCIPLES
A series of simple design exercises to further understand of the Principles of Design and how each can be developed within a structured composition. From Ruth Hand.
FILL A JAR
Making the ordinary - extraodinary.
GLUE FISH
A great lesson submitted by Karen Larmour - Teacher,
MIXED MEDIA DRAWING (& PAINTING)
A mixed media still life 'happy accident' art lesson that is a great introduction to pen & ink, watercolor and pastels.
NAME ALIENS & MONSTERS
Fun, weird and creative. Who could ask for anything more? From Melisa McCurley.
SEE IF YOU CAN DRAW
Students will use their imagination and creativity by solving art problems in this art game. From Judy Walsh.
SHADOW PICTURES
An activity that teaches students about light, shade and shadow.
STAINED GLASS DESIGNS
Using white glue for lead and chalk pastel for glass, you can create wonderful stained glass designs.
SUNFLOWERS
Expressionistic sunflowers in oil, acrylic or pencil crayon.
WANDERING INK DRAWING
Students will learn to 'go with the flow' as they allow their materials to take on a life of their own.
WET CHALK PAINTING
By dipping your chalk into wet paint, you can create wonderful works of chalk art that won't smudge like regular chalk.
WHAT'S OUTSIDE THE WINDOW?
A drawing lesson that gets the creative juices flowing.
A BLOTTO FUN
The most fun you can have creatively, is when you make something by accident. This lesson will help you do just that make a happy accident.
CREPE PAPER BLOTS
Making beautiful designs with wet paper.
CREATURE PAINTING
A wonderful activity that will bring out a child's imagination.
EMOTION PAINTING
Students will gain an understanding of how much of a role emotion plays in artmaking.
FISH BANNER
Animals that live underwater can provide parents and educators with an enormous amount of teaching inspiration.
FOIL ETCHING
Who knew you could make such wonderful art using aluminum foil and soap?
GRAFITTI
Students will explore line shape and colour as they work both individually and as an artistic unit. By: Catherine Bamess
HAPPY ACCIDENTS
Take it from us, mistakes can be beautiful.
MAGNIFICENT FLOWERS
Making wonderful flowers with Michele Rivera.
MIXED MEDIA PAINTING
A mixed media still life 'happy accident' art lesson that is a great introduction to pen & ink, watercolor and pastels.
MONDRIAN STYLE PAINTING
Make a painting in the style of artist Piet Mondrian & try your hand at a 'virtual painting' courtesy of Richie Bielak
PAINTED SHOES
Canadian artist Theodore Dragonieri paints, collages and reconstructs old shoes to represent great artists of the 20th century.
SEASHELL PAINTING
Seashells make wonderful palm-size canvases for seascape paintings.
SPIN ART
A great lesson on color, color mixing and abstract art from Judith Walsh.
SPONGE PAINTING
Finding fun with materials under the kitchen sink.
SPRAY PAINT MURAL
An outdoor, warm weather activity that teaches young children about colour mixing.
SUNFLOWERS
Expressionistic sunflowers in oil, acrylic or pencil crayon.
TISSUE PAPER PAINTINGS
The illusion of paint using paper, glue and imagination
WATERCOLOR RAINBOWS
A wonderful 'welcome spring' lesson submitted by Gena Becerra -
VAN GOGH'S PAINTING STYLE
A great painting and art history lesson submitted by H. Bachman, an art educator from
VIEWFINDER PAINTING
Students will learn to look at the different ways of laying out a painting.
WINTER RESISTS
Crayon resist is a technique that usually combines crayons and dark paint or ink. Snow scenes can be created using white tempera instead of black.
CLAY HEADS
Creating sculptural works with clay.
FABRIC ASSEMBLAGE
What to do with scraps of burlap & canvas.
GARGOYLES AND GROTESQUES
Create your own gargoyle using self hardening clay. From: Joann Trimarco.
HAVE IT YOUR WAY SANDWICH COLLAGE
Learning about collage from Deb Barone of
KITES
Have your students use different art techniques in one fun art project, from Jennifer Nilsson.
MARACAS & SHAKERS
Maracas were originally made from the dried shells of gourds with beads or beans inside.
MEDIA COLLAGE
Take a close look at print advertising and product packaging.
MORE MARACAS
Lillian Foxx's maraca making lesson results in the pleasure of discovery and accomplishment.
PAINTED SHOES
Canadian artist Theodore Dragonieri paints, collages and reconstructs old shoes to represent great artists of the 20th century.
PAPERCLAY® FISH ORNAMENTS
Creating relief sculpture with an undersea theme. From the Creative PaperClay® Company.
PEBBLE PICTURES
Add another dimension to paintings using pebbles found at the beach.
PLASTER AND WIRE MOBILE/SCULPTURE
A project in Problem Solving, Balance and Creativity by Anitra Redlefsen
PLASTER FACE MASK
Making masks with Anitra Redlefsen
PUMPKIN SEED MOSAIC
Mosaics are made of tiny colored pieces of stone, pottery, glass or other materials, arranged together and set in plaster or cement to make patterns and images.
RAINSTICKS
Legend has it that the Chilean Indians invented the rainstick to make rainy weather.
RELIEF FOIL SCULPTURE
A shining example of what you can do with aluminum foil. From Kimberly Hutts.
ROCK AND WIRE MOBILE
A Project in Problem Solving, Balance and Creativity. A Life Lesson by Anitra Redlefsen
STAINED GLASS PAPER SCREEN
Observing the shapes and lines that make up a stained glass window.
MASKS
an easy way for your students to make false faces.
COFFEE CAN DRUM
drums are an important part life and ceremony in many cultures.
PAPIER MACHE MASKS - MASKMANIA
artistically, masks are among the most remarkable objects created by traditional civilizations.
Africa
DRUM
make a dumbek or conga drum with materials from your garden shed.
Mexico
YARN PAINTING (OFRENDAS)
the Huichol Indians of Mexico are known for their yarn paintings, otherwise known as Ofrendas.
PAPER BAG OR FABRIC PONCHO
perfect for a cinco de mayo festival.
North America
NORVAL MORRISSEAU - OJIBWA PAINTER
a medicine man or shaman, Morrisseau developed a style which has since evolved and been used by many Native artists.
MINI TOTEMS
totem poles are tall, carved posts that were created by important men among certain tribes of
SAND PAINTING
Navajo Indians created sand paintings as a way of chasing away evil spirits.
INUIT CARVING
A wonderful 3-dimensional art lesson plan (in clay) from Pat Higgins.
Drawing: Emotion Commotion
Drawing: Modern Mona
Lines and Patterns: Body Tracing
Computer/Video Game Illustration
Cut Paper Dragons!
Matisse Face Masterpiece
A Painting from the Twilight Zone
Internet Exchange Lesson
Drawing: Table Murals
Space Shuttles in Space
Internet Exchange Lessons 2-4
Tie Snakes Soft Sculpture
Drawing: City Scapes
Name Insects
A Lesson in Symmetry
Y Tree drawing
Warm Colors vs Cool colors
Line and Pattern Study
Inexpensive Printmaking
Word Kaleidoscope
Pitchy Patch Puppet
Scratch Art
Careers: Student Teaching
Box Sculpture
Painting on Foil
Easy Dioramas
Watercolor Technique Butterflies
Painting Made Easy!
Clay Tile Lesson Plan
Matisse- Drawing, Paper Collage and Painting
Art Of The Masters
Using an Old Brush in a New Way
Deliberations, Conclusions, And Some Awesome Art Mixed Incontinence
Puzzle Art Design
Name Aliens
Printmaking: Circles Galore!
Camouflage Collage
Tissue Collage Vase
Rainy Day Watercolor
Self - Portrait
Figure Drawing
Multi-Color Leaf Prints
Tear Bears
Painting: Using Tone
Native American Sand Painting
Miniature Portraits
Picasso's Three Musicians
Making Picasso Faces
Claude Monet's Pizza Day
Painting: Tempera Batik
Mona-Lisa Monochromatic Painting
Sandpainting with Cereal
Hot or Cold Perspective
Warm/Cool Leaves - Stencil Printing
Sloppy Secondary Colors - Shaving Cream Fun!
Cool School Tools- Drawing and Design
Painting: Seaweed Art
Half Wire Screen Mask -
Mardi Gras Theme
Tempera Batik
Critters & Complementary Colours
Starry Night
Illusions of Depth
Dress-up to the Olde Masters
Egyptian Profile Portraits (2)
Aboriginal Bark Paintings (5)
Sketchbook Ideas (K-8)
Faith Ringgold and Tar Beach (3)
Grid Name Drawings (4-5)
Easy Printmaking in the Classroom (all levels)
Crayon Resist Fall Leaves (K-1)
Crayon Resist Bugs
Dr. Seuss' Tints and Shades
Deliberations Conclusions And Some Awesome Art Mixed Interrogative
Art Criticism for Elementary
Art Criticism
Ceramic Leaf Bowls
Ceramic Effigy
Dream House Drawing
Mondrian Painting
Plaid Puppies/Cats
Eric Carle Collage
Van Gogh Cypresses
Mixed Breed Drawing
Funny Face Portraits