TREE TRIPTYCHGOALS:1. Two or more artworks.2. Each has a tree3. Trees can connect or

not.4. 2 or more materials5. Shows who you are/

your style6. Try something new.7. Have fun!

Elizabeth Washburn

4 artists paint one tree

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JK9uQNBDxQ

Brainstorming questions:

• Do you want to work from observation?• How many artworks? 2,3, more?• What materials?• What surface?• Want to collage or add texture underneath?• Want to write on it?• Want to create recycled paper to draw/ paint on?• What other images do you want add?• Do you want the artworks to match/ connect or not?

Tree Triptych

2 or more artworks

Diptych- a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)

Triptych-art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)

Show who you are/ about your life/ your art style

2 or more materials-your choice

Vincent Van Gogh

Trees can connect in the pieces or have two separate trees.

Try something new- be creative- learn a new technique, make something up.

Trees in both or all 3 artworks.

Get creative and have fun. Include in final portfolio.

Piet Mondrian - Trees

Piet Mondrian - Trees

Piet Mondrian - Trees

Piet Mondrian - Trees

Surreal Tree Art

Stylized Trees

Vincent Van Gogh

Paul Cezanne

Paul Cezanne

Andrea Bird

Andrea Bird

Birch at Hart Lake by Zoltan Szabo

TREE TRIPTYCHGet an iPad to look at next lesson.

GOALS:1. Two or more artworks.2. Each has a tree3. Trees can connect or not.4. 2 or more materials5. Shows who you are/ your

style6. Try something new.

Elizabeth Washburn

Pinterest links:

• https://www.pinterest.com/AmyGiacomelli/tree-paintings/ • https://www.pinterest.com/sharla39/zenspirational-trees/ • https://www.pinterest.com/aquarial143/trees/

TREE TRIPTYCHGet an iPad to look at next lesson.

GOALS:1. Two or more artworks.2. Each has a tree3. Trees can connect or not.4. 2 or more materials5. Shows who you are/ your

style6. Try something new.

Elizabeth Washburn

Rest of year:

1. Finish tree triptych. 2 tree artworks. Match or nah?

2. Choose 2 of these:*Non-objective art*Collage/ Assemblage mixed media*Inspired by a Master artist.

3. Start final iMovie/ powerpoint

4. Reflection questions for final presentation.

Elizabeth Washburn

Final iMovie or Powerpoint Portfolio:

• 24+ artworks – more is better- must include 2+ sketchbook pages.• Breadth/ Concentration sections- other.• Must have tree artwork and the other 2 that you make:• Non-objective art• Collage/ Assemblage mixed media• Inspired by a Master artist.

• 5 reflection questions:1. Favorite artwork and why?2. Artist who inspired you3. How did you grow and evolve as an artist? What did you learn? (about yourself)4. Something you learned from another artist in the class5. What you would create next/ over the summer?

Last 2 artworks: Choose from these options:

Non-objective art• no images; abstract• Based on art elements-

line, shape, color, form, value, etc…• Based on design

principles- balance, contrast, emphasis, focal point, repetition, movement• Use the RULE OF

THIRDS.

Collage/ Assemblage:• Collage before, during

after using scrap paper, newspaper, tissue paper, paper you create/ paint.• Use an image of your

choice; add word(s)?• Assemblage- glue relief/

3D found objects onto artwork before, during after

INSPIRED BY A MASTER ARTIST:• Find a master artist

whose style you admire.• Something new, yet

intriguing to you.• Subject, style, and

technique should be similar to the artist.• Add your own twist.• Use a color scheme.

Last 2 artworks: Choose from these options:

Non-objective art• no images; abstract• Based on art elements-

line, shape, color, form, value, etc…• Based on design

principles- balance, contrast, emphasis, focal point, repetition, movement• Use the RULE OF

THIRDS.

Last 2 artworks: Choose from these options:

Collage/ Assemblage:• Collage before, during

after using scrap paper, newspaper, tissue paper, paper you create/ paint.• Use an image of your

choice; add word(s)?• Assemblage- glue relief/

3D found objects onto artwork before, during after

Last 2 artworks: Choose from these options:

INSPIRED BY A MASTER ARTIST:• Find a master artist

whose style you admire.• Something new, yet

intriguing to you.• Subject, style, and

technique should be similar to the artist.• Add your own twist.• Use a color scheme.