○ What does it take to be an “artist?”

○ What makes a piece of art worthy of being called “art?”

Step 1. Paint a Big “X”

With black tempera paint.

Step 1. Paint a Big “X”Consider the following for each and every step:

How big should it be? Where should I place it on the paper? How thick should it be? Do the lines look rough or smooth? Is each line the same thickness throughout or does it taper? Is it symmetrical? Is it tall and thin or short and wide? Etc…..

Step 1. Paint a Big “X” Step 2. Paint 3 Circles

Step 1. Paint a Big “X” Step 2. Paint 3 Circles Step 3. Add horizontal lines

Step 1. Paint a Big “X” Step 2. Paint 3 Circles Step 3. Add horizontal lines

Step 4. Create a Pattern

Step 1. Paint a Big “X” Step 2. Paint 3 Circles Step 3. Add horizontal lines

Step 4. Create a Pattern Step 5. Fill in some dark areas

Step 1. Paint a Big “X” Step 2. Paint 3 Circles Step 3. Add horizontal lines Step 4. Create a Pattern Step 5. Fill in some dark areas

Step 6. Add white paint for balance

Step 1. Paint a Big “X” Step 2. Paint 3 Circles Step 3. Add horizontal lines Step 4. Create a Pattern Step 5. Fill in some dark areas Step 6. Add white paint for balance

Step 7. Add small “x” s

Step 1. Paint a Big “X” Step 2. Paint 3 Circles Step 3. Add horizontal lines Step 4. Create a Pattern Step 5. Fill in some dark areas Step 6. Add white paint for balance

Step 7. Add small “x” s Step 8: Add small, active lines

TAKE IT FURTHER:

Add touches of MAGENTA , ORANGE, and/or BLUE

(Come to my desk with a paint palette for this and I will pour it for you; you may also choose smaller detail brushes)

Evaluate your overall design Adjust and edit your artwork as

needed

REFLECT:

Is it art? Did you create? Does it matter? How is it similar to the artwork of

your peers? Now how is it different? If you like it, why? If you don’t like it, how could it be

better?

Elements of Art Used:

LINE SHAPE VALUE COLOR SPACE TEXTURE

Principles of Design Used: Balance Proportion Rhythm Emphasis Unity