and the art of Helen Lucas
Grade 6
Finished Mural
Objectives of the Unit
- Observe and understand the compositional elements in a work by Helen Lucas
- Identify strategies that help to create a solid composition (ex: balance of shape and form, repetition)
Procedure
Each child involved in this classroom project designed a small sketch of what they thought the mural should look like. Each sketch was then studied carefully and the strongest aspects of it cut out. The cut out pieces were then collaged together and traced to complete the piece that you see above. Each child in the class will be able to see a part of their sketch in the final product.
As a class we discussed options for the negative space. Using a colour wheel the students narrowed down their selections. We then mixed small quantities of each colour and tested them on paper. The selection was made by consensus and a large jug of the paint was mixed up.
Each child involved in this classroom project designed a small sketch of what they thought the mural should look like. Each sketch was then studied carefully and the strongest aspects of it cut out. The cut out pieces were then collaged together and traced to complete the piece that you see above. Each child in the class will be able to see a part of their sketch in the final product.
As a class we discussed options for the negative space. Using a colour wheel the students narrowed down their selections. We then mixed small quantities of each colour and tested them on paper. The selection was made by consensus and a large jug of the paint was mixed up.
The students are now painting the background of the mural and have started on the greenery.
Teacher Resource:
Two lessons on the art of Helen Lucas by Monique Martin
Links:
Helen Lucas
Photos of Prairie Wildflowers
Wild flower Farm
Perennial Gardening on the Prairies
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