CREATING
Visualize and generate ideas for creating works of art.
Produce original two-dimensional artworks using a variety of media (e.g. pencil, markers, pastel, paint, printmaking materials, collage materials, media arts).
Reflect on, revise, and refine works of art considering relevant traditional and contemporary practices as well as artistic ideation.
RESPONDING
Write responses to works of art through various approaches
CONCEPTS
What role do persistence and experimentation play in overcoming challenges in the art-making process?
How do artists recognize when their work has achieved its intended purpose and effect?
Above are examples of ink and watercolor artworks
Examine examples of artist ink drawings and illustrations. Observe a demonstration. Explore various pen and ink techniques.
Brainstorm and research sea animals. Choose a sea animal to create in an ink drawing. Crop the image to create a closeup.
Practice pen and ink techniques, analyzing different textures of the chosen animal, such as fur, skin, and scales.
Draw your final composition on drawing paper
Lightly lay in watercolor or value ink washes as a foundation for inked textures.
Begin applying ink textures using the brush techniques that were explored and practiced in the sketch.
Develop details using dry ink techniques with a pen and markers. Share the work in progress with peers for feedback. Revise work based on peer feedback.
Present artwork for a class critique. Reflect on the process and end product. Share challenges and successes in using brush and ink techniques to create textures.