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Lesson Plan

Description

Students will create a still life painting of a beloved item in the style of Mexican American painter Cruz Ortiz. They will identify and recreate the shapes of the object with tempera paint and apply oil pastel to create interesting marks.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Still LifeTemperaColorEmphasisSpaceContemporary Art

Collections

Stories from Latino Artists

Lesson Objectives

Students will observe the art of Cruz Ortiz.

Students will discuss how to portray things people love in art.

Students will select and sketch a beloved item.

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Teaching Strategies

  • Introduce the art of Cruz Ortiz.
  • Explain how beloved items can inspire artists.
  • Show and sketch items that can inspire a painting.
  • Demonstrate the process of painting a still life.

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National Standards

Create

Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

VA:Cr1.2.1a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

20 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour

Supplies and Materials

  • Still life items
  • Pencil and eraser
  • Sketch paper
  • Tempera paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Oil pastels
  • Water cup
  • Mixed-media paper

National Standards

Create

Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

VA:Cr1.2.1a

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Steps

Learn About Cruz Ortiz

Study the artwork and life of Cruz Ortiz. Identify the characteristics of his artwork, including bold color, expressive marks, and subject matter.

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Instructional Materials

Artist Bio

Cruz Ortiz

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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
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  • FLEX Kindergarten Sample Class (Copy)
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  • Texture
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  • 3D Texture
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Cruz Ortiz - FLEX Assessment

Cruz Ortiz

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Artist Bio

Areas of Study

CommunityIdentityPortraitAcrylicSculpturePrintmakingColor

Collections

Stories from Latino Artists

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Still Life Inspiration

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  • 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
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Still Life Inspiration

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Areas of Study

Still Life

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Observational Drawing

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The Parts of a Still Life

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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
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The Parts of a Still Life

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Areas of Study

Still LifeSpaceValue

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Assessment

About My Still Life

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  • FLEX 3rd Grade - 1st Edition Scope and Sequence (Copy)
  • Line
  • Color
  • Shape
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  • 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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About My Still Life

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Assessment

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Still Life

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