Creative Approaches
to Making Art
Choose one object to use as a
reference. Make 12 different
artworks with the same object.
Ways to change it~
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Include art elements.
Change the composition. (design principles)
Use techniques with materials.
Change the style.
Change the medium. (art supply)
Use more than one medium.
Change the colors. (art elements)
Have fun and be creative with it. Experiment/ play.
Do more than one of these.
Background- scene/ pattern/ design/other?
Be adventurous! Make something up!
Art Elements
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Lines- squiggly, zig zag, thin/ thick, spiral
Shapes- circles, squares, octogon, stars, diamonds
Size- large, medium, small
Colors/ Colors Schemes- bright/ dull, analogous,
monochromatic,
Value- stippling
Texture-mark-making, string, rubbings, straw
Form- 3D relief
Space- balance, positive/ negative
Principles of Design
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Balance
Symmetry
Asymmetry
Focal Point
Center of Interest
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
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Radial Design
Movement
Transition
Pattern
Variety
Rhythm
Harmony
Unity
Composition
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Add variety. Different variations of same object.
Create a focus point.
Emphasize an area.
Size- Make it larger or smaller- zoom in/ crop it.
View- Change the angle that we view the object.
Placement- Move the object to a different space
in the composition
• Create repetition- pattern
• Add more objects or creative background.
Styles
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Realism
Cubism
Impressionism
Mark-making
Add designs
Folk art
Renaissance
Baroque
Minimalism
Pop Art
Surrealism
• Cultural influences- chinese,
egyptian, greek, native
american, etc…
• Expressionism
• Contemporary artist influence
• Painterly
• Layering/ overlapping?
• Abstract
• Photo-realism
• Rococo
• Art Nouveau- Art Deco
Material Techniques
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Scribbling
Sew on buttons
Stitch on it
Shapes that don’t touch
Stylize it
Stippling
Sharpie on the back- bleed
Glue things on
3D relief
Print multiples
Use a spray bottle
Cut holes glue something
underneath
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Oil pastel/ watercolor
Wrinkle the paper
See-thru paper
Cut it/ Rip it.
Scratch art
Drip paint
Straw blowing
Splatter paint
Flip artwork around as
you work on it
• Stencils printed on it.
• Resist with glue/ mod
podge
Art Medium- (Materials)
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Pencil
Colored Pencil
Oil Pastel
Pen & Ink
Acrylic
Watercolor
Oil Paint
Ball point pen
Metallics
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collage
Tissue paper
Chalk
Papier mache
Clay
Printmaking- stencils,
linoleum, callograph,
monoprint, styrofoam
• Recycled paper
• Charcoal pencil
Creative Approaches
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 Loosely drawn and use
Zoom in
watercolor wash to fill in.
On black paper
Overlap and imperfect
On newspaper
Continuous contour
 Draw/ Paint on the back of
Blind contour
wallpaper
Creative Mark-making
 Add words/ text/ letters
In a mandala
Patterned background
Blurry mostly then crisp in
some spots. Like a
photograph
Creative Approaches
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 Loosely drawn and use
Zoom in
watercolor wash to fill in.
On black paper
Overlap and imperfect
On newspaper
Continuous contour
 Draw/ Paint on the back of
Blind contour
wallpaper
Creative Mark-making
 Add words/ text/ letters
In a mandala
Patterned background
Blurry mostly then crisp in
some spots. Like a
photograph
Artists
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Keith Haring
Salvador Dali
Vincent Van Gogh
Andy Warhol
Thomas Cole
Claude Monet
Edvard Munch
Georgia O’keefe
Robert Raushenberg
Create 5 new approaches:
• Use the same object or same theme of objects.
(i.e. different shoes)
• How can you create a mini concentration?
• How can they match and be unified?
• How can you show your artistic ability and skills?
• How can you experiment and be creative to
create a unique approach?
• 12 artworks are due next Monday. Nov 21.
• This packet is due Monday in the beginning of
class. 5 artworks next week or you’ll be finishing
for homework this weekend and next. Should
have 6 by this Monday. Printing plate can be one.
Approach #____
Description_________________________________________
1. Use the same object as a reference to make art from observation.
2. Materials/ Surface-_______________________
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3. Art Elements/ Design Principles- _____________
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4. Style/ Artist influence- ______________________
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5. Creative Approach/ Technique- ______________
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Approach #____
Description_________________________________________
1. Use the same object as a reference to make art from observation.
2. Materials/ Surface-_______________________
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3. Art Elements/ Design Principles- _____________
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4. Style/ Artist influence- ______________________
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5. Creative Approach/ Technique- ______________
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Approach #____
Description_________________________________________
1. Use the same object as a reference to make art from observation.
2. Materials/ Surface-_______________________
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3. Art Elements/ Design Principles- _____________
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4. Style/ Artist influence- ______________________
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5. Creative Approach/ Technique- ______________
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Approach #____
Description_________________________________________
1. Use the same object as a reference to make art from observation.
2. Materials/ Surface-_______________________
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3. Art Elements/ Design Principles- _____________
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4. Style/ Artist influence- ______________________
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5. Creative Approach/ Technique- ______________
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Approach #____
Description_________________________________________
1. Use the same object as a reference to make art from observation.
2. Materials/ Surface-_______________________
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3. Art Elements/ Design Principles- _____________
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4. Style/ Artist influence- ______________________
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5. Creative Approach/ Technique- ______________
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What is creativity?
Objective: You will view the criteria
in order to assess how you will
interpret creativity and
requirements to make 12
artworks for the mini
concentration.
DRILL:
1. 12 artworks are due on Monday,
November 21. Today you should
ideally be on Approach #8.
2. How can creativity be judged?
5 minute lesson.
3. Assignment grading will be
viewed and we will get you
geared to get some creative
approaches in mind.
Creativity
• Number of responses- did you do all 12?
• Differentiation from the norm or average
answers. Unique individual response
• Risk-taking- something new- outside your
comfort zone. Take a chance.
• Elaboration- detail and time spent on it.
• Experimentation-layering supplies and
combining them. Mixed media
• How is this a
different
approach?
• Stylize the
objects.
• Add designs
• Thick and thin
lines.
• Black and
white
• Same as slide
before
• Different use
of color and
stylization
• How was
this done?
• How could
you
translate
this to your
object?
• Warm colors with black
• Add patterns and designs
• Linoleum (Stay after
school)
• Painting or chalk
on collage
background
• Collage
background with
white paint or
white out pen on
top
• White oil pastel
with water color
over it.
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Skull
In graphite (pencil)
On brown paper
Black drawings on
top
• Antique
background
• Rubbing
• Simplified objects
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Cubist
Simplified shapes
Cut out shapes
Glue them on
Add repeated
lines.
How is this creative?
Artist: Sagaki Keita
• Monochromatic color
scheme
• Add other objects.
Mosaic
Draw it on top of writing.
Paint it. Cut it up into pieces.
Think about unique ways to solve this problem:
• You will need to spend
time on this at home to
finish all 12.
• Stay after Tues-Fri for
more time.
• Use the internet for ideas.
• Think smaller to get them
finished.
• Check your name off on
sheet for how many
you’ve completed so far.
Grade for assignment
• 12 artworks made is a separate 50 pt grade. 4 pts
each artwork that is “complete”.
• Then each artwork is 30 pts each.
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Includes the object
Composition is balanced and interesting
Detail/ effort. use of supplies
Creativity – risk taking – differentiation from the norm
• Overall Unity is 20 pts. How do they match?
• You will receive a 0 for any artworks less than 12.
Objective: You will view the
criteria in order to assess how
you will interpret creativity
and requirements to make 12
artworks for the mini
concentration.
• Get started right
away.
• 12 approaches due
Monday.
Objective: You will view the criteria in order to assess how you will
interpret creativity and requirements to make 12 artworks for
the mini concentration.
DRILL:
Get started right away. 12 approaches due Monday.
2. Try some of these ideas:
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Make artwork, then cut it up.
Repeat object and overlap.
Use only vertical and horizontal lines.
Make art with one word or one letter only.
Oil pastel under watercolor with colored
pencil on top.
6. Collage with transfer with new Art 1
techniques.
7. Stylize. Simplify, then add patterns and
designs.
Take 12- Approaching Creativity Critique
Objective: You will analyze your work and classmates’
pieces in order to evaluate what you learned and your
creative potential.
DRILL:
1. Take out all of your artworks (all 12) that you made with
same object.
2. If you paid a lab fee. You will get a portfolio.
3. Lay the portfolio out and open. Place all artworks out
on it.
4. Use the blue scrap paper to number your pieces. Cut
out numbers and place next to each artwork.
5. Prepare your sketchbook page to critique your artwork
and if you prefer- for others to write their comments in
there as well.