Stencil Art

Specific Objectives:

· Create a series of drawings that represent knowledge of how to create a stencil on different surfaces.

· Demonstrate basic painting, drawing, and design using acrylic paint and 2 colors of their choice.

· Define terms: Stencil, Fine art, Principles of Design, etc.

· Students will create a final image that can be transferred to other surface areas using a single color.

· Students will create an iron on stencil that they will use to paint onto a t-shirt or other clothing.

Required Materials:

· Paper

· Ruler

· Pencil

· Erasers

· Brushes

· Acrylic Paint

· Drafting Pencils.

· Oil Pastels

· Crayons

· Card Stock

· Scissors

· Freezer paper

· Iron

· Fabric

Introduction/ Discussion: Anticipatory Set:

Stencils are a form of image transfer that is most commonly known for being used in screen printing to create graphic T’s. The technique has also been used in Tag art as well as decorative designs where one pattern is repeated over and over. This inexpensive form of graphic design is used throughout the world and is a popular form of advertising as well as communication. While the technique has been used by Tag artists it has also become an acceptable form of art and is accepted as fine art. Many artists like Shepard Fairy, and Banksy have brought the form to be considered legitimate art.

Define Term-

STENCIL - Creating an image by transferring ink or paint through one surface onto another.

1. - For a sketchbook project students will draw 2 concept drawings that are full page. Small details are not good for these project students should be encouraged to create images over words or any small designs.

- It is important that any parts on the inside of an image be attached to the outside otherwise the image may be lost because of being cut away.

- Draw a basic drawing that has plenty of positive and negative space that can be cut out.

2. Once the students have created their concept drawings pick the best image and transfer the picture from their sketchbook to a cardstock. Students can trace the image or free hand draw a new picture. After the image is on cardstock have the students outline the image with either a sharpie or a marker.

3. Students are to use scissors to cut away the image so that there is a hole that will be used to transfer the paint through onto another surface.

- Cut out the part of the drawing that will be the image that will be transferred onto another surface.

4. Students will use a paint of their choice and transfer their stencil into their sketchbook. This should be done with one quick coat painted on evenly with only the barest amount of paint.

- Place the stencil against another paper and paint over the stencil so that the paint goes onto the new surface.

- Remove stencil and show new image.

5. The final step in this process is to create a stencil that can be used on a t-shirt or other fabric. Using Freezer sheets (looks like wax paper but has a shiny side). Students will take their stencil and place it on top of the dull side of the freezer paper. They will draw the design onto the paper and cut it out. Once the stencil is ready students will place a board under their t-shirt to give support. Using an iron to adhere the paper iron it on at a high setting. The image will stick and the student will be able to paint over the image with acrylic paint. Peel off the freezer sheet and you let the shirt dry for the rest of the day.

Summary / Closure:

After completing the project students should have mastered a basic understanding of stencil and their use.

The students will have a completed a series of drawings as well as developed a basic understandings of the historical importance of artist who use stencil in creating art.

A final piece of art will be completed on a t-shirt which the student can take home to enjoy.

Artist Statement Should Have.

• Name (your name)

• Art works title.

• Date of work. (date it was finished)

• Explanation of why you make your art the way it is. (What inspired you).

• How did you make the art.

• Describe your art work to the viewer.

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