Art Ed Geek Teaching for Artistic Behavior at Plymouth State University and Beyond

Prompt:

“Design a Tree House: Draw/Paint one and journal about it’s special features.”

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)

Prompt:

“Stars & Moon: The summer is a great time to go stargazing- make a page about something related to the stars or moon.”

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)

The photo of the super moon above was taken by my scientist/artist partner Dan Esposito.

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What do you love/hate about the beach?

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)

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What is your favorite way to keep cool?

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“Sunshine: For many of us, summer is the only time we ever get to see the sun! Create a page about soaking up the rays or staying in the shade.”

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)

Prompt:

What are your favorite summer scents & smells?

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)

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What is your favorite food?

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Create something inspired by your favorite song.

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What is something you dislike?

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What is something you feel you couldn’t live without?

Prompt:

Try drawing a still life or scene made of all white.

Andrew Wyeth, Off at Sea, 1972, tempera on panel, Private Collection. © Andrew Wyeth

My Inspiration:

This week I had the good fortune of seeing this piece at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC in the exhibit:  Andrew Wyeth: Looking Out, Looking In.

Prompt:

What is your favorite animal?

 
This week I’m visiting one of my favorite artists and dear friend Daniel McClendon at his studio and gallery, The Lift Studios, Asheville, NC.  Daniel’s primary inspiration is animals.

You can see more of his work on his website @  http://www.danielmcclendon.com 

Prompt:

What connections do artists and scientists have?  How do they use problem solving?

Boston artist Nathalie Miebach uses scientific data to create her sculptures.

Nathalie Miebach: Art made of storms

Prompt

Peek Inside

Prompt:

What is your favorite fairytale?

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On the Road Again

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Fresh Start

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“Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” – L.Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Prompt:

What’s in your refrigerator?

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What is hidden beneath?

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Before/After

Prompt:

“Write a Summer Haiku: Haikus are very simple poems to write (5 syllables the first line, 7 syllables the second, then 5 syllables the third) – write one about summertime and illustrate it.”

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)

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“Summer in the City/Country: Do you prefer summertime in the city or the country? Make a page about the signs of summer where you live.”

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)

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Summer Gratitude List: What things are you most thankful for in the summertime?

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)

Prompt:

What does this quote mean to you?  Do you experience art inside and outside of the studio?

Prompt:

Here is another quote by Pablo Picasso:

What do you think it means?  If you are still not inspired check out some of his work:

http://www.pablopicasso.org/ 

Prompt:

What does this quote mean to you?  What do you see when you shut your eyes?  Have you ever tried to draw something without looking?  Have you ever tried to draw something without looking at the paper?

Paul Gauguin, Self-Portrait (Les Miserables), 1888

Prompt:

What does this quote mean to you?  Does it inspire you?  Do you agree or disagree with it?

In the images above Picasso is drawing with light using a flashlight and a camera.  If you want to know more about this process check out the links below:

How to Paint with Light.  Tricks.:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfFuP9sDQpk

Light Painting with WiseLED Flashlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mpDz1pZPvU

How to make a long exposure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f21MwF8icmM

Prompt:

On/Off

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Enter/Exit

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What materials in your house could you use as ink, watercolor, or a wash? Tea….coffee…

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Rocks
Look at rocks. Draw with rocks. Print with rocks. Make a sculpture with rocks.

Prompt: Half. What is a halve?

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If I could travel anywhere…

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What is your favorite color?

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Over the Line

Prompt:
Using a crayon or other object create a texture rubbing of something in your house. You could even make that rubbing into a drawing!

Prompt:
The Bee’s Knees

Prompt:

Triangle

Explore the shape.  What happens when there is one?  What happens when there are many?  Does a triangle have an emotion?  What objects are triangular?  What objects are made from of triangles? (Did you know that the triangle is the strongest shape to build with?  Take a look at bridges.)  Where do we see triangles?