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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 LifeDrawingColored PencilsWatercolorColorLine

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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Instructional Materials

Student

Lee John Phillips Discussion Guide

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  • Pre-K to 3rd Grade
  • FLEX 3rd Grade - 1st Edition Scope and Sequence (Copy)
  • Line
  • Color
  • Shape
  • Contrast
  • 3D
  • Drawing I - Sample Class (Copy)
  • Still Life
  • Portraiture
  • Abstraction
  • Architecture
  • Beginning Exercises
  • Community
  • Identity
  • Test Unit
  • Unit 10
  • Unit 10
  • Sub Plans (Copy)
  • Kindergarten sub plans
  • 1st grade sub plans
  • 2nd grade sub plans
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  • 4th grade sub plans
  • 5th grade sub plans
  • 6th grade sub plans
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  • 8th grade sub plans
  • High School- Proficient sub plans
  • High School- Accomplished sub plans
  • High School- Advanced sub plans
  • FLEX Kindergarten Sample Class (Copy)
  • Line
  • Shape
  • Texture
  • Color
  • 3D Texture
  • Kindergarten Art on a Cart
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Lee John Phillips Discussion Guide

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Student

Areas of Study

Still LifeDrawing

Collections

Experimenting with Sketchbooks

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Methods for Analyzing Art

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Types of Contour

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  • Pre-K to 3rd Grade
  • FLEX 3rd Grade - 1st Edition Scope and Sequence (Copy)
  • Line
  • Color
  • Shape
  • Contrast
  • 3D
  • Drawing I - Sample Class (Copy)
  • Still Life
  • Portraiture
  • Abstraction
  • Architecture
  • Beginning Exercises
  • Community
  • Identity
  • Test Unit
  • Unit 10
  • Unit 10
  • Sub Plans (Copy)
  • Kindergarten sub plans
  • 1st grade sub plans
  • 2nd grade sub plans
  • 3rd grade sub plans
  • 4th grade sub plans
  • 5th grade sub plans
  • 6th grade sub plans
  • 7th grade sub plans
  • 8th grade sub plans
  • High School- Proficient sub plans
  • High School- Accomplished sub plans
  • High School- Advanced sub plans
  • FLEX Kindergarten Sample Class (Copy)
  • Line
  • Shape
  • Texture
  • Color
  • 3D Texture
  • Kindergarten Art on a Cart
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Reference

Areas of Study

Drawing

Collections

Experimenting with Sketchbooks

Pro Packs

The Building Blocks of Drawing Observational Drawing

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What is a Haiku?

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  • FLEX 3rd Grade - 1st Edition Scope and Sequence (Copy)
  • Line
  • Color
  • Shape
  • Contrast
  • 3D
  • Drawing I - Sample Class (Copy)
  • Still Life
  • Portraiture
  • Abstraction
  • Architecture
  • Beginning Exercises
  • Community
  • Identity
  • Test Unit
  • Unit 10
  • Unit 10
  • Sub Plans (Copy)
  • Kindergarten sub plans
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Areas of Study

Mixed MediaLiteracy

Collections

Creating with Mixed MediaExperimenting with Sketchbooks

Pro Packs

Literacy Strategies in the Art Room

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  • Pre-K to 3rd Grade
  • FLEX 3rd Grade - 1st Edition Scope and Sequence (Copy)
  • Line
  • Color
  • Shape
  • Contrast
  • 3D
  • Drawing I - Sample Class (Copy)
  • Still Life
  • Portraiture
  • Abstraction
  • Architecture
  • Beginning Exercises
  • Community
  • Identity
  • Test Unit
  • Unit 10
  • Unit 10
  • Sub Plans (Copy)
  • Kindergarten sub plans
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  • FLEX Kindergarten Sample Class (Copy)
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ImpressionismContemporary ArtPop ArtStreet ArtCubismLiteracy

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Exploring Pop ArtSketching to ShadingInspired by Cave ArtShape CompositionsDesigning with PatternCurrent and World EventsExperimenting with TemperaIntegrated FibersSlab PotteryExploring Folk ArtExperimenting with PortraitureApplying Balance in ArtInnovating with Digital ColorExperimenting with SketchbooksCreating Public ArtDiscovering FeltingInnovating with Jewelry and Metal

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  • Still Life
  • Portraiture
  • Abstraction
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  • Beginning Exercises
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