Ms Kotcher Art Educator
Unit 1
UOI: Observation Drawing
Central Idea: Careful observation results in better drawings.
Line of Inquiry: Drawing what you actually see instead of what you think you see
Concepts: Function
Learner Profile: Balanced
Attitudes: Confidence and Commitment
Artist/Style References: Van Gogh, Self Portraits
Art techniques learned: oil pastel skin tones, alternative painting techniques, observation drawing, impressionist brush stroke style
UOI: Observation Drawing
Central Idea: Careful observation results in better drawings.
Line of Inquiry: Drawing what you actually see instead of what you think you see
Concepts: Function
Learner Profile: Balanced
Attitudes: Confidence and Commitment
Artist/Style References: Van Gogh, Self Portraits
Art techniques learned: oil pastel skin tones, alternative painting techniques, observation drawing, impressionist brush stroke style

Oil Pastel Self Portrait

Van Gogh's Sunflowers:
Observation Drawing and Impressionist Painting
Observation Drawing and Impressionist Painting
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Please feel free to use resources, but please cite accordingly.
Student artwork used with permission. Students retain all rights to their images, please do not copy student work.
Please feel free to use resources, but please cite accordingly.
Student artwork used with permission. Students retain all rights to their images, please do not copy student work.