LESSONS

ZENTANGLES

Grade levels: 6 & 7

This project introduces students to the meditative drawing process of Zentangles. Students use black Sharpie markers to build off of a single defining line or string. The string will become hidden in an organized tangle of shapes chosen by the student. Students will then create a balance of blacks, whites, colors and patterns while following the 7 Elements of Art (Line, Shape, Form, Space, Color, Texture, Value).

EXQUISITE CORPSES

Grade levels: 6 & 7

Materials: Sulphite drawing paper, Artist pencils (2H, H, HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B ), kneaded erasers

This project introduces the students to a technique used by surrealist painters and poets back in the 1920's called Exquisite Corpses. Students use 12''x18'' drawing paper and artist pencils to create their own version of this technique. Each student has to combine 3 different animals/objects to form one creature. The elements of Value and Texture is highly important in the production of their surrealist artwork.

WATER DROPLETS

Grade Level: 7th

Materials: Mixed Media Paper, Charcoal. Tortillons, Kneaded Erasers.

Students are introduced to Charcoal. They are given demonstrations of the different ways to use charcoal, how to properly handle, sharpen and blend charcoal. Value and Proportion are important elements and principles that the students need to follow in order to create their water droplets properly.