VAHSVAMC.2 Finds and solves problems through open-ended inquiry, the consideration of
multiple options, weighing consequences, and assessing results
b. Generates more than one solution to a single artistic problem and assesses merits of each
e.Supports peers though informal, on- going critique of works in-progress
VAHSVACU.1 Articulates ideas and universal themes from diverse cultures of the past and
present
b.Discusses how understanding the original context of an artwork affects a viewer’s connection with
and interpretation of the artwork.
VAHSVAPR.1 Uses formal qualities of art (elements and principles) to create unified
composition and communicate meaning
c.Uses thumbnail sketches and visual/verbal notes to plan compositions
VAHSVAPR.3 Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes in color / painting
d.Demonstrates understanding of the dark/light value quality of specific colors
f.Lightens and darkens color with tints/shade
1. Motivate Students.
Sequencing 2. Demonstrate Exemplar.
3. Show collected images from other artists
4. Ask students if the works seem to evoke an emotion or not. If they say “yes” ask them how
they know the work is emotive.
5. Ask students to hypothesize ways in which they can demonstrate emotion without facial
imagery.
6. Explain project to students: Students are to create adrawing of their own, or someone else’s
hands that somehow emotes.
7. Explain the artwork process students are going to undergo.
8. Hand out white sketch paper and pencils.
9. Ask students to complete 10 thumbnail sketches and then select their favorite two and make
an 8 in x 10 in sketch.
10. Gather students and have a brief crit. Ask students to help their classmates identify their
strongest sketches.
11. Have students transfer their sketch to black Canson paper
12. Gather students and do a quick demonstration about how to use Primsacolor Art Stix.
Demonstrate how to use lights and darks to create value (shadows). Go over this a few
times. Value should be an ongoing skill and one that has been previously taught.
13. Hand out Art Stix.
14. Circulate and aid as necessary (they will need it).
15. Fill sink with about an inch of water (place stool if needed)
16. As students finish, call them to the sink and aid them in rinsing off their works.
17. Gather students for a final crit of artworks.