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Today We Will:
Today We Will:
Get an introduction to the project and its goals
Explore an artist connection and look at example artwork for inspiration
Draw your design for the final piece
Begin color mapping to plan your painting choices and value placement
Introduction to Project (5 mins)
Disco Ball Student Presentation.pptxView the “Disco Fever” PowerPoint and video tutorials:
Disco Ball Painting Tutorial
Tile Set Up Tutorial
Template Transfer Tutorial
Demo on how to draw the tiles to make your disco ball look 3D.
Artist Connection and Student Examples (10 mins)
Section 2: Connections on Digital Portfolio
Section 2: Connections on Digital Portfolio
Select one artwork from this artist’s Instagram or professional page. Write a short comment analyzing an element or principle of art that stands out to you.
You do not need to love the artist’s work—what matters is your analysis. Use appropriate art vocabulary to describe your personal evaluation and interpretation of the piece. Consider: What inspires you? What doesn’t? Why?
If you are considering IB Visual Arts or a career in the arts, reflect on the artist’s professional page. What aspects of her presentation or content do you find effective or inspiring? What would you do differently?
Remember, looking at artists working in the world today helps us understand how contemporary creators share their ideas and connect with audiences.
@not_sorry_art
https://www.sari.studio/
Look at the colorful disco ball paintings by artist Sari Shryack for inspiration.
She is an oil and acrylic painter based out of Austin, Texas. Her colorful works cover many different subjects and techniques including landscape, still life, portraits, disco balls and even memes.
Examples with Black/White Reference Images:
Drawing you Base Design (30 mins)
Get Your Material
A poster board/paper
A disco ball template (either blank or graphite transfer)
Draw or Trace Your Disco Ball
You’ll trace your disco ball onto the poster board/paper. Use a circle template like a plate, bucket top, or ribbon-and-pencil trick to draw the circle OR use the tracers provided in class.
Draw or Transfer the Tiles
Use a pencil and ruler to draw the tiles carefully, they should curve slightly to make it look 3D.
If using a graphite template, trace over the printed disco ball to transfer it onto your board.
Steps with pictures:
NOTE: The reference disco balls are NOT perfect, start with the center lines and follow them up for easier tracing.
Take your time and remember these lines are just a guide, not a rule.
You WILL have to make adjustments, this is meant to help you some but not be a perfect markmaking tool.
1. Cut along (square) line
2. Tape 4 squares together - accuracy matters!
3. Graphite Stick - cover back of paper WELL!
4. Place paper behind disco ball and tape two sides so it doesn't move
5. Trace lines with colored pencil to transfer image
6. When finished write your name on the back
Finished Your Color Theory Practice (Remainder of Class)
Once your Disco ball is traced and finished you should return to your color theory worksheet. Use the remainder of class time to finish.
If you do not finish today you will be responsible for completing the worksheet in your own time as no more class time will be allotted.
Done with everything... Start Planning Colors
Use your black & white references for value (light/dark) placement.
Use the color reference sheet to inspire your color choices
Think about highlights and shadows to make it pop!
Reminder: you must have minimum 6 hues in your disco ball
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