Students learned about Op Art and artist Victor Vasarely. He was the "Father of Optical Illusions." Students loved his work and were given the opportunity to create their own versions of optical illusions!
STILL LIFE DRAWINGS
After students were comfortable with contour, they began drawing various still life set-ups. They were asked to use lots of detail and shading. Great job to everybody!
CONTOUR DRAWINGS
Students spent last week learning how to draw an object based on its contour, or outline. They had some amazing drawings!!
COMPLEMENTARY COLOR LINE PAINTINGS
Students were asked to create a line drawing that incorporated each of the five line types: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curved and zigzag. Students were then asked to color the drawing using only one set of complementary colors. Last, students turned their drawings into paintings!
I WAS INSPIRED BY...
Students learned that artists get their ideas from lots of places such as nature, artists of the past, history/political issues, and myths and legends. Students were asked to look through several textbooks and/or magazines to find a photograph, drawing, painting, or sculpture that inspired them. Students then took that inspiration to create an original artwork using any media available.
