Expressive Album Paintings

"I Can" Statements:

I can demonstrate quality craftsmanship by taking my time, planning out my design, and challenging myself to make my best work of art.
I can understand how music connects with emotions.
I can choose an expression to represent throughout my album.
I can analyze and interpret a work of art.
I can create an album based on expression and color.

Standards:

Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

Experiment an develop skills in multiple art-making techniques and approaches through practice.
Demonstrate quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

Interpret art by analyzing subject matter, visual elements, and identify mood.

Vocabulary:

Album- A collection of recordings on a single item like a CD, record, or other medium.

Expression- making one's thoughts and feelings known.

Primary colors - paint colors that cannot be created by mixing.

Secondary colors - paint colors that are made by mixing two primary colors together.

Monochromatic color scheme - consists of tints, tones, and shades.

Watercolor Techniques.pdf

Creative Marks.pdf

Materials:

Pencil
Permanent Marker / Markers
Watercolor paint
Watercolor paper
Brushes
Alternative brushes
Water
Paper towel

Things You Need On Your Album:

Album Title
Album Artist Name (can be made up)
Your name
Front cover design
Back cover design
Inside design
At least SEVEN song titles that you have created that connect with your feelings about the album (any fewer are not an album; it must be seven or more).

--------------------------Directions:--------------------------

Step One:

Brainstorm

Make a connection between music, emotions, and color. Decide what feelings and colors you are going to have for your own album.

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Step Two:

Paint

Create an album based on emotions and color. You can ONLY use the colors you choose based on the feelings you want to express.

You must paint the front, back, and inside of your album.

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Step Three:

Draw

Once your paint is dry, you can start drawing! This is where you can add details like images, text, and symbols to help represent your feelings.

You must have your album title, artist name, and at least seven songs for it to be considered an album.

Inspiration:

Minnie Smalls

Designing and Painting an Album Cover- Commission

This video shows more of the process in what it takes to make complete an album cover design commission. She addresses and showcases the process behind painting an album cover.