CONTOUR WIRE PORTRAIT

VISUAL ARTS STANDARDS:

• 2.1 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.

• 2.4 Develop and refine observational drawing skills.

ARTIST OF INSPIRATION:

Alexander Calder

(the mobile guy!)

VOCABULARY:• Contour line = one long,

continuous line that is used to describe a form

VOCABULARY:• Portraiture = a likeness of a

person, especially of the face, as a painting, drawing, photograph or sculpture

VOCABULARY:• Contour line = one long,

continuous line that is used to describe a form

MATERIALS:18-gauge stovepipe wire (approx. 8' per student), assorted colored scrap wire or string

OBJECTIVES: To improve observational drawing

skills. To learn and practice contour drawing. To create a portrait sculpture. To improve mastery in wire.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:Based on one of your contour portrait drawingsHead and features are 3-D – not flat! Approximately life size with correct placement and proportion of features

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:Must have a nose with nostrils, a mouth, 2 eyes, and ears or hair (may also have eye brows, moustache, etc.)Well-constructed (wire stays in place, not loose, no ends sticking out)

STUDENT EXAMPLES:

DUE DATES:• Minimum 12 contour line

drawings: Thursday 3/14• Worth 20 points• I will check these on Friday when I check

sketchbooks, but they should be done before you get wire!

•PROJECT COMPLETE: Monday 3/18 (at end of class)