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For Ms. Fuentes 2-D Art 2/3 Class - examples and instructions for the art unit on Serendipity. There will still be surprises or happy accidents in class... :)
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Serendipity Art UnitFinding inspiration with an open mind
What is serendipity?
“Happy accident" or “Pleasant surprise”
Finding something good while not specifically looking.
http://youtu.be/_Tq5vXk0wTk
Part 1: Trash to TreasureOur first try for serendipity… loosely themed Nature vs. Culture
Idea adapted from The Blooming Palette/Davis School Art magazine, Feb 2010http://thebloomingpalette.blogspot.com/2010/01/recylced-grounds-high-school-art-mini.html
Procedure – Day 1 - Trash
Nature walks and/or dumpster dives in class
Find some small, interesting objects both natural and man-made.
Put them in your Zip Loc Bag
Not too dirty or dangerous please!
Day 1- Sketch and Homework
Sketch your objects using weighted line. Zoom in, crop, try different angles.
Optional: “treasure hunt” at home for more things – sketch them and /or bring next class
Try sharpies to simplify Sample sketches
Homework in Sketchbook
Research “nature vs. culture” theme in art
Print/sketch an example you like; journal about artist
Links online to help Optional-more
items
Angkor Vat, 9th Century temple from Khmer Empire, (Cambodia)
Day 2- Thumbnails/Begin Work
Combine & draw your objects in a still life (do several thumbnails)
OR combine your sketches in visually interesting ways (thumbnails)
Feel free to repeat, edit, or abstract shapes & forms
Day 2-3 Final Composition
Tape edges of your paper
Complete final sketch
LIMITED color palette – triadic or analogous work well
Watercolors and sharpies (happy accidents)
Class demo on watercolor
Add accent lines at end if needed
Sample Pieces – but YOURS can be better and more original!
Example from Issmay Uentesfay
Example from The Blooming Palette, student artist Grace G.
Critique – Part 1
Were you successful? Did you use the Rule of Thirds? Does your piece use rhythm or contrast?
HOMEWORK: bring oil pastels or crayons if you can for Magical Mystery project
Bring any liquid drink (juice box, soda can, coffee, tea) (extra credit) …. Or piece of fruit real or fake….
2. Magical Mystery PromptsNo further information available (or it wouldn’t be a mystery)
2. Magical Mystery PromptsSPILL your liquid on the canvas or watercolor paper. Put in drying rack.
Student Example
• Notice how she uses organic shape combined with the spillage
• India ink & brush
• Details added with oil pastel
• Credit: The Blooming Palette (via Pinterest)
MAGICAL MYSTERY DIRECTIONS, PART 2
Take spilled paper/canvas
Find an organic object from the still life objects.
Sketch it with diluted india ink on your spillage.
Select 3 oil pastels to further develop your composition
Follow teacher instructions….SURPRISE!!!
(another example from The Blooming Palette)
Critique – Part 2
Were you successful? Why or why not?
Did you use the Rule of Thirds? Does your piece use rhythm or
contrast? What did you learn?
Serendipity Part 3
Figure drawing… we will be abstracting figure sketches that you do in class.
Need volunteers to sit on the tables as models (clothed)
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW… STAY TUNED…
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