mixed me·di·a
mikst ˈmēdēə/
noun
mikst ˈmēdēə/
noun
- the use of a variety of media in an entertainment or work of art.
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Objectives:
1. Understand what a collage is 2. Create a collage using a variety of hand-made backgrounds using a variety of tools and media 3. Use paint and oil pastel to create stunning animal eyes which will appear to be in front of the collage and not distracted by the background. 4. Be able to document the thought process and reflect on the process of art-making and decision making 5. Research information on artists from past and present who use collage and mixed media in their work.. |
Connections/ Collage Artists
Eric Carle- artist, illustrator
JOURNAL RESEARCH PROMPTS:
Visit the Tate Museum, London, UK
Artist Spotlight: Chris Ofili, Tracey Emin, Cy Twombly
*Briefly describe the work of each artist IN YOUR OWN WORDS *What is the difference between mixed media and multi-media? *Document the thought process and reflect on the process of art-making and decision making. |
The images below are from elementaryartfun.blogspot.com and used with permission. Thank you to Ms. Waggonspeck and your awesome artists for the inspiration!
Art Teacher: Ms. Waggonspeck
Art Teacher: Ms. Waggonspeck
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Step 1: Create 6-8 pages of background collage pages.
1. Crayon (to music!) Pay attention to mark-making quality as music changes. Random scribbles, DON'T plan it out
2. Oil pastel More patterned, expressive, shapes, layering, sgraffito
3. Black marker Not scribbled, create doodles and use a variety of line/value
4. Paint - warm colors
5. Paint with stamps
6. Paint- cool colors
7. Newspaper, text, writing
8. One more- your choice
1. Crayon (to music!) Pay attention to mark-making quality as music changes. Random scribbles, DON'T plan it out
2. Oil pastel More patterned, expressive, shapes, layering, sgraffito
3. Black marker Not scribbled, create doodles and use a variety of line/value
4. Paint - warm colors
5. Paint with stamps
6. Paint- cool colors
7. Newspaper, text, writing
8. One more- your choice