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The Process of Planning a Painting
Lesson Plan, Grades 5-12, Art, Art History, Painting
Description
Lesson Plan and Artwork by Edwin Leary
This lesson plan explores painting a representational subject using a process method. This method directs the student through the basic thought and executional process.
Objectives
- Students will create a painting starting with an expression of an idea through mood or subject.
- Students will use a planned method to structure out the painting process.
- Students will use a variety of brush strokes to create a representational subject painting.
- Students will experiment with color mixing to create a desired palette.
Supplies Needed
Mixed Media Paper, 15 sheets
Premium Tempera Paint, 12 color set
White Konex Brush, set of 6
Standards
Standard #2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Standard #3: Define and complete artistic work.
Standard #6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
Standard #8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Standard #11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.
Instructions
1
Become familiar with the subject matter: building roof lines, perspective, details and colors.
2
Create a line drawing to familiarize yourself with the composition.
3
Use the elements of design for the layout of that composition.
4
Select a color palette using tempera.
5
Experiment with color mixing to achieve desired results.
6
Organize the structure of your method. Paint from background images to foreground, larger areas to details.
7
Select brushes and use a variety of brush strokes with the end result in mind.
8
Curate (title, name, date)
