Painting Parody

Painting Final Project

“Painting Parody”

 

Objective:

Students will create an original work of art based off of the work of a famous artist.  An original painting will be transformed by changing characters, background, elements and principles in a way that it still resembles the original but reads in a completely different way.

 

State Goals:

Goal 25- Language of the Arts

25.A.4 Analyze and evaluate the effective use of elements, principles and expressive qualities in a composition/performance in dance, drama, music and visual arts.

25.A.5 Analyze and evaluate student and professional works for how aesthetic qualities are used to convey intent, expressive ideas and/or meaning.

Goal 26- Creating and Performing

26.B.4d Visual Arts: Demonstrate knowledge and skills that communicate clear and focused ideas based on planning, research and problem solving.

Goal 27- Arts and Civilization

27.B.4a Analyze and classify the distinguishing characteristics of historical and contemporary art works by style, period and culture.

 

Materials:

18 by 20 Canvas Board

Acrylic paints

Oil paints (optional for detail work on top)

Gel Medium

 

Steps:

1.        Choose a famous painting.  Provide ARTIST’S NAME, NAME OF PAINTING & 1PARAGRAPH ABOUT THE ORIGINAL WORK.

2.       Sketch the painting and your idea of changing it.  Think about the elements and principles of design while doing this and be prepared to explain your decisions.  This sketch must be approved before starting on your canvas.

3.       Trace your sketch onto the canvas using the overhead or projector.

4.       As always, paint the background first!  It’s always easier to paint the background first in case you go over slightly on objects in the foreground.

5.       Paint the foreground.

6.       Add details, such as highlights, that you can’t create while the paint underneath is wet or that you want to use oil paint for.  Remember that oil paints can create more consistent gradients and can also be used to create a glaze effect.

7.       When the picture is dry, coat it will gel medium to add a protective layer as well as a nice shine that really makes your colors bold.

8.       Most importantly be creative and have fun with this!  I am excited to see what you can all come up with.