Artists Solve Art Problems

(like having limited supplies!)

Choice & Inspiration Board #1

Texture Rubbing

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Marc, Paper, Scissors

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Automatic Drawings

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DIY (Do it Yourself)

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Lyric or Quote Art

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Automatic Drawing

Materials Needed:

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- paper (printer, notebook, junk mail)

- pencil or pen

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WATCH THIS FIRST

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• Don’t try to make your drawing “look” like anything
• Try to draw as long as your can without stopping (this will keep you from thinking too much)
• Experiment, try new things.
• HAVE FUN!

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I think you’ll be surprised how long you can spend drawing like this...

when I get into my mandalas (which aren’t totally automatic) I sometimes spend hours without realizing it!

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Other Inspiration:

Doodles

Surrealism

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Marc, Paper, Scissors

Materials Needed:

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- papers

- scissors

- glue

About the Artist

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• Find a variety of papers
• Pick a surface to build your collage on (paper, cardboard?)
• Make a plan, will it be abstract or based on real life?
• Think about composition - cut, arrange, rearrange
• Glue and photograph your work (or just photograph)

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No scissors? Explore Torn Paper Collage.

No Glue? Assemble your collage and take a picture before you rearrange or destroy.

No construction paper? Magazines, Newspapers, Cereal Boxes, and Painted Paper work great for collage!

Other Inspiration: Henri Matisse

Derek Gores

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Texture Rubbing

Materials Needed:

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- Pencil or Crayon

-Thinner Paper (like printer paper)

- variety of textures

What is texture in art?

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• Find a variety of textures
• Test out your materials, try varying pressure and different rubbing techniques
• Create a collage (or arrangement) of implied textures.
• Think about composition, variety, and contrast as your work

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Some places I found texture at my house: baskets, shoes, lids, rocks, wood, book covers, leaves, coins

Artist Inspiration: Jennifer Bornstein

“Street” Printing

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Lyric or Quote Art

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Materials Needed:

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- paper

- pencil or pen

- color (if you want)

- collage materials?

- google draw?

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• Pick a song lyric or quote that you like.
• Think about different symbols and typefaces that will help you convey meaning of feeling behind the words.
• OR maybe you want to look for the words and cut them from magazines?
• OR maybe you use google draw or other digital app?

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Taking time to make art about inspiring or positive words can be a really powerful experience.

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Other Inspiration:

Cursive Practice

Font Ideas

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102 Inspirational Quotes

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