Creative Contours

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will analyze the artwork of Lee John Phillips and practice contour drawing in their sketchbooks by observing everyday items. They will hone their skills by investigating and drawing the exterior of a selected item as well as the contents within using a variety of media.

Level

Advanced

Areas of Study

Still Life Drawing Colored Pencils Watercolor Color Line

Collections

Experimenting with Sketchbooks

Lesson Objectives

Students will research the art and story of Lee John Phillips and the concept of exterior and interior art.

Students will practice contour drawing in sketchbooks.

Students will select an object to draw the exterior of using contour lines.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce the art and story of Lee John Phillips and the concept of exterior and interior art.
Demonstrate the variations of contour drawing.
Explain how items like backpacks, lunch boxes, and supply bins could be good subjects to draw.
Show the process of laying out interior objects to draw.

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National Standards

Create

Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.

VA:Cr1.2.Ia

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

20 minutes

Demonstration Time

30 minutes

Student Studio Time

4 hours and 10 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Objects for drawing
Sketchbook
Pencil
Eraser
Waterproof ink pen or marker
Watercolor, paintbrush, and water cup
Colored pencils
Images of artwork by Lee John Phillips

National Standards

Create

Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.

VA:Cr1.2.Ia

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Steps

Research Lee John Phillips’ Artwork

Research The Shed Project by Lee John Phillips and the concept of exterior and interior art. Discuss how artwork can influence the perception and understanding of human experiences. Analyze his use of contour line drawing.

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