Learning Objectives

I can create depth in my artwork through placement, overlapping, and size.

I can select media and care for materials appropriately.

I can accept feedback and use it to improve my work.

I can demonstrate perseverance by working through challenges.

The foreground is the part of the picture plane that appears

closest to the viewer. The foreground is usually at the bottom of the picture plane.

The middle ground is the area between the foreground

and background.

The background is the part of the picture plane that

seems to be farthest from the viewer. It is usually located at

the top of the picture plane.

Charles Demuth, Still Life with Apples and a Green Glass. Watercolor.

Karen Zeller, Still Life Collage.

Karen Lawson, Very Cherry. Oil Pastel.

Susan Adams, Still Life with Blue Teapot One. Chalk Pastel.

Wayne Thiebaud, Boston Cremes. Oil on canvas.

What strategies can we use to persevere through challenges?

Ask for help

Erase and try again

Turn it into a “Beautiful Oops”

Work on something else for a while

Project Timeline:

Part 1

Pick objects for your still life composition.

Set up your still life. Think about how you will use placement, overlapping, and size to create a sense of depth.

Use pencil and paper to create a contour line drawing of your still life. (5-10 minutes)

PATS on the Back

Selecting Media

collage pastel

Selecting Media

watercolor oil

Project Timeline:

Part 2

Pick 2-4 different media to try out.

Experiment with media on photocopies of your contour line drawing. (5-10 minutes)

Choose your favorite medium, or a combination of media, and use it to add color to your original still life drawing. (5-10 minutes)

Exit Ticket

Final reflection and self-assessment