Project Choice Board – Week of 5/18 – POP ART! The following are some art making ideas for you to do at home this week. If you choose to complete any of these projects, I would LOVE to see your work! Please email me a photo of your creations, as well as any questions you may have along the way. Have fun creating! Mrs. Fisher – [email protected]
Candy Wrapper Drawing inspired by Andy Warhol
Pop Art is a movement that started in the 1950s that focused on the transition of simple, everyday objects as the subject fine art. Pop Art was celebrated as “art for everyone.” Andy Warhol, who you can learn more about in the artist spotlight this week, is credited for starting the Pop Art Movement. Watch this video for a demonstration on creating an artwork in his style – one that uses food/candy wrappers as its subject. You can use any materials you have at home to complete this project. Tell your parents that they should get you some candy—you know, for school!
Comic Style Onomatopoeia Word Drawing in the style of Roy Lichtenstein
BANG! ZAP! POP! Pop Artist Roy Lichtenstein became well known for his artowrk that was inspired by comic books. Watch this video demonstration on how to create an artwork in the style of Lichtenstein and that is an example of the literary device of onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is when a word is created that phonetically imitates the sound that it describes. Which word will you choose?
Everyday Object Drawing in the style of Romero Britto
Romeo Britto is another well-known pop artist. His style is simplified and relatively easy to recreate. Take a look at these demonstration videos to learn more about his style and how you can create an artwork in this way. These videos show examples of drawings of hearts, cupcakes, and pets, however you can choose any subject matter for this—maybe a self-portrait or your favorite food? If you do not have any materials to add color, this style is still interesting in black and white. Get creative with the designs that you are putting into all the shapes/sections in your drawing. As a bonus, watch this video of Britto in his studio, explaining more about his creative process.
Artist Spotlight: ANDY WARHOL
As mentioned above, Andy Warhol is the most well-known and influential artist of the Pop Art Movement. Take a look at these videos to learn more about Warhol, and also his very first portrait of the iconic model and actress Marilyn Monroe.
Weekly Photo Challenge: EVERYDAY OBJECTS
Watch this video to see basic examples of photography composition. Composition is the way in which something is put together or arranged. Suggestions on ways to achieve more successful photo composition are widely available on the internet, so don’t feel like you have to stop after watching one video. Each week I will give you a challenge to capture a photograph that shows successful composition with a given prompt, or subject.
This week’s photography prompt is EVERYDAY OBJECTS. Because the theme this week is Pop Art (see videos in first section of choice board for more information on the Pop Art Movement), our photo challenge focuses on the subject matter that is at the heart of the art movement – simple objects that we use every day. Because this subject matter can be somewhat basic and ordinary, how you compose your shot will be very important. How will you make everyday objects stand out to make memorable photos? Look at the examples below and start planning your own ideas!
Virtual Field Trip: THE ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM in PITTSBURGH
Take a virtual tour around the museum devoted to the work of Andy Warhol! You can also access the museum website to explore more of their collection. Have fun exploring The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA, one of my favorite cities!