Plein-Air Marker Paintings

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will brainstorm, invent, and prototype portable “marker palettes” for plein-air painting at home or school. Then, students will create a marker-painted landscape diptych based on an observation of their surroundings.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Landscape Nature Markers Color

Collections

Creating with Nature

Lesson Objectives

Students will brainstorm multiple ways to create a palette to hold marker ink for painting.

Students will invent and prototype their palettes to use for plein-air painting.

Students will sketch an outdoor landscape diptych based on observations of their surroundings.

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Teaching Strategies

Demonstrate the basic techniques used for marker painting.
Facilitate a brainstorming session, helping students identify multiple ways to create a palette for marker painting.
Model how to move from a sketch to a prototype.
Select a safe location for plein-air paintings, and secure the necessary permissions.

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National Standards

Create

Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.

VA:Cr1.1.4a

Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.

VA:Cr2.1.4a

Brainstorm individual and collaborative approaches to a creative art or design problem.

4.VA:Cr1.1

Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.

4.VA:Cr2.1

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

20 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 20 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Sketchbook or scrap paper
Pencil
Prototyping materials (cardstock, paper, cardboard scraps, etc.)
Scissors
Washable markers
Clipboards (or another portable surface)
White paper
Paintbrush and cup of water

National Standards

Create

Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.

VA:Cr1.1.4a

Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.

VA:Cr2.1.4a

Brainstorm individual and collaborative approaches to a creative art or design problem.

4.VA:Cr1.1

Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.

4.VA:Cr2.1

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Steps

Brainstorm Multiple Ideas

Demonstrate marker painting. Identify the requirements for successfully using markers to paint. Discuss the steps necessary to invent and prototype a new artmaking material. Brainstorm possible designs for a marker painting palette.

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