Name ______

Date ______

Block ______

Art 1

Goal: To create an expressive painting in the style of Vincent Van Gogh; to build on your knowledge of color; to utilize the principles of design: movement.

Task: Paint a landscape using acrylic paint on canvas.

Steps:

  1. Read about the principle of design movement and take notes.
  2. Look at and study the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh. Complete questions.
  3. Look at and study the artwork of Stefan Duncan and Cliff Speaks (artists influenced by Van Gogh). Complete questions.
  4. Participate in demonstration of acrylic painting, techniques, and the style of Van Gogh (ongoing throughout project).
  5. Practice painting in Van Gogh’s style in your sketchbook (ongoing throughout project):
  6. Begin with a wash
  7. Layer multiple colors
  8. Short “squiggly” brushstrokes; dots; dashes; swirls
  9. Add landscape details
  10. Always layer and blend different colors together
  11. Refer to your color wheel drawn previously this year for color guidance
  12. Choose a landscape to draw.
  13. Sketch out your landscape in your sketchbook, focusing on the big sections of your landscape, not the details.
  14. Draw sections on your canvas.
  15. Do a thin watered down base coat of paint as a “wash” over each area on your canvas, including the edges.
  16. Once wash is dry, begin to build colors (layer/mix colors).
  17. After several layers of paint, add your details (this may also take several layers).
  18. Once colors are dry, add Van Gogh’s signature style of brush strokes to create compositional movement.
  19. When complete, sign your artwork in the bottom right corner with a color you have already used in your artwork.
  20. Write a title for your artwork on the back of your canvas in sharpie.
  21. Read two of Van Gogh’s letters.
  22. Write a detailed letter to a friend or family member analyzing your painting. It should be one page on lined paper, written neatly. Include the following:
  23. Date
  24. Greeting
  25. Body
  26. Describe your artwork (WHAT you made, including the title and it’s significance)
  27. Discuss the process (HOW you made it – the steps you took)
  28. Any other things about your artwork you would like to share
  29. Closing/Signature
  30. Double check spelling/proofread
  31. Complete your rubric.
  32. Turn in the following paper clipped together:
  33. Sketch
  34. Rubric
  35. Letter
  36. Painting
  37. Van Gogh/Duncan/Speaks Questions

Assessment Rubric
Student Name: / Class Period:
Assignment: Van Gogh Inspired Painting / Date Completed:
Write the numberthat best shows how well you feel that you completed that criterion for the assignment. / Excellent / Good / Average / Needs Improvement / Rate Yourself / Teacher’s Rating
Criteria 1 – Looked at and studied Van Gogh’s artwork prior to beginning. Participated in discussion and completed questions on Van Gogh. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 2 – Looked at and studied Duncan and Speaks’ artwork prior to beginning. Examined how both artists are inspired by Van Gogh. Participated in discussion and completed questions on both artists. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 3 – Completed a sketch of project, showing sections of painting. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 4 –Painting on canvas is size appropriate, detail appropriate, and proportional. / 10 / 9-8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 5 –Color has been applied in the style of Van Gogh. / 10 / 9-8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 6 –Colors have been layered significantly and blended together. Canvas cannot be seen underneath paint. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 7 –Craftsmanship – Students created the art neatly and have taken care of their artwork. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 8 – Effort - Student has used in class time wisely and been on task in class. Student has exhibited a positive attitude. / 10 / 9 - 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 9 – Student has written a clear, detailed letter with the specified criteria, analyzing and explaining their artwork to a friend. / 10 / 9-8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 10 – Artwork is turned in on time and correctly: signature on the front in bottom right corner with appropriate color, title written on the back in sharpie. / 10 / 9-8 / 7 / 6 or less