Madison Holmes

In this unit, you will explore printmaking as both an artistic process and a method of repetition. You will design and create your own collagraph printing plate, experiment with ink and repetition, create a radial print, and use your printing plate to transform a handmade portfolio into an original work of art. Throughout the unit, we will focus on craftsmanship, balance, repetition, unity, harmony, layering, and intentional color choices. Essential Questions How can artists use repetition to...

Project Overview Folk art is a colorful and expressive style of art that tells the story of a place, its people, and its traditions. Unlike realistic artwork, folk art often uses bold colors, simplified shapes, patterns, and storytelling to celebrate everyday life. In this project, you will create an American Folk Art-inspired landscape collage using painted newspaper. Through painting, cutting, layering, and collage techniques, you will build a landscape that showcases the unique features of...

Tempera Paint on Canvas Project Overview In this lesson, students will explore the artwork of David Hockney, a British Pop artist known for his bold use of color, playful approach to perspective, and vibrant landscapes. Inspired by Hockney's paintings of California roads, rolling fields, and simplified forms, students will create their own colorful landscape painting using tempera paint and acrylic paint markers on canvas. Learning Goals Students will: Learn about the life and artwork of...