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Dragons and the Elements of Art

In this Dragons and the Elements of Art class, students will learn what the seven elements of art are by drawing and painting dragons.
Torri McCarrey
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Class

What's included

6 live meetings
8 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this Dragons and the Elements of Art class, students will learn the fundamental elements of art and how to use them. Students will explore the seven elements of art by drawing and painting dragons.  Each week, students will focus on different elements of art to create different types of dragons, (e.g., line, shape, form, space, color, texture, and value).

Please note that students can enroll in this class at any time. Each scheduled meeting will be spent drawing/painting ONE picture, learning how to use different elements of art every week and are encouraged to make their own unique dragon design choices. Students do not need to be enrolled in previous weeks of this class to be successful.

For every class, I will demonstrate each step for students and have students complete that step along with me. My classroom is a calm, fun, and creative environment where discussion between teacher and students is encouraged. I ask students questions throughout the lesson to check for student understanding and increase engagement. Students may interact with each other if they want to share what they learn during class.
Learning Goals
1. Students will learn what the seven elements of art are and how to use them by drawing and painting dragons.
2. Students will learn how to identify the seven elements of art through discussion and art examples provided in class.
learning goal

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Week of August 18 - 24: Color Master Dragon: Line & Color
 1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a realistic dragon head of the Color Master Dragon, using pencil and the element of art, "line." 
2. Students will learn to use the element of art, "line," to create fluid movement in their art, using colored pencil and/or alcohol markers.
3. Students will learn to use the element of art, "color," using primary and secondary colors in their art. 
80 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week of August 25 - 31: Sunset Dragon Tribe: Space & Value
 1. Students will learn techniques to sketch and detail the Sunset Dragon Tribe flying in the sky, using pencil and the element of art, "space." 
2. Students will learn to use the element of art, "value," using watercolor paint to create depth in their art.
3. Students will learn to use the element of art, "space," by using paint to create depth in their art. 
4. Students will learn how to create a graded wash, using watercolor paint. 
80 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week of September 1 - 7: Winged Acrobat Dragon: Form, Space, & Color
 1. Students will learn techniques to sketch and detail the Winged Acrobat Dragon, using pencil and the element of art, "form." 
2. Students will learn to use the element of art, "color," to create a complementary color themed dragon, using colored pencil and/or alcohol markers.
3. Students will learn to use the element of art, "space," to create depth in their art, using colored pencil/ alcohol markers. 
80 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week of September 8 - 14: Mystical Mushroom Dragon: Shape & Texture
 1. Students will learn techniques to sketch and detail the Mystical Mushroom Dragon, using pencil and the element of art, "shape." 
2. Students will learn to use the element of art, "texture," using watercolor paint and colored pencil.
3. Students will learn how to glaze their watercolor painting, using watercolor paint. 
80 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Please be aware that this course uses materials that may be harmful to your student if used inappropriately. If you think your student may use any class materials inappropriately and/or potentially cause harm, please provide adult supervision for your student.
Supply List
***IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ***

I will use Canson's cold press watercolor paper, 140 lb/300 g, but students can use what paper they have. Cold press paper has more texture, whereas hot press paper is more smooth. Students are welcome to use either type. If you are unable to purchase watercolor paper, students can use thick sketch or mix media paper.

As far as watercolor paint, there are a lot of different brands to choose from. Unless you want to, you do not need to purchase anything expensive. If you have a cheap set lying around the house, students are welcome to use them! I will use a mixture of watercolor brands, some being cheaper than others. If you want to invest in a higher quality watercolor paint, Windsor & Newton is a good option.

There are also a variety of paint brushes students can use. Students DO NOT need the exact brushes I will use. If possible, I recommend students having a smaller fan brush, detail brush or very small round brush, and/or shader brush. I use the shader brushes mostly in sizes 10, 8, and 6. There are brush sets with a variety of brushes you can purchase at a reasonable price. Again, please do not feel like you have to purchase a lot of brushes for this class. Even if your student has a single brush, we will make it work.

Students may use masking tape or washi tape for the boarders of their paintings. This makes for crisp edges, as well as helping the paper to not warp as bad. I will be using washi tape I found on Amazon. Tape that isn't super sticky is best so there is less chance of it tearing the paper.

Also, if students do not have alcohol markers, that is fine! They are welcome to use any colored pencils they have or another art medium of their choosing. In class, I will use the Prismacolor Colored Pencils and the Ohuhu alcohol markers.

If you have any questions, or need help, don't hesitate to reach out! :)



Color Master Dragon: Colored Pencil/Alcohol Markers

-Paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Colored Pencils/Alcohol Markers: red, yellow, blue, black
-Blending tool (blending stumps, Q-tip, tissue, etc.)

OPTIONAL: white gel pen


Sunset Dragon Tribe: Watercolor Paint

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: blue, green, brown, yellow, orange
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: white acyrlic paint OR white gouache paint OR a white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape


Winged Acrobat Dragon: Colored Pencil/Alcohol Markers

-Paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Colored Pencils/Alcohol Markers: purple, yellow, brown, white

OPTIONAL: white gel pen


Mystical Mushroom Dragon: Watercolor Paint

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: blue, green, brown, yellow, red
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: white acyrlic paint OR white gouache paint OR a white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape


Fire Queen Dragon: Colored Pencil/Alcohol Markers

-Paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Colored Pencils/Alcohol Markers: red, orange, yellow, brown, black, white

OPTIONAL: white/gold gel pen


Volcanic Rock Dragon: Watercolor Paint

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: purple, orange, yellow, red, brown, black
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: white acyrlic paint OR white gouache paint OR a white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape
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Bachelor's Degree in Education from Weber State University
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Art Teacher 🎨 / Middle Grade Fantasy Author πŸ“š/ Children's Book Illustrator πŸ‰


✨Welcome to my teacher page! ✨

After graduating with Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, I decided to make the leap of starting my author and illustrator career. Since then, I have written and illustrated my first middle grade fantasy book, Brush of Magic, with many more in the works!

Along with running my own art and book shop, I design and teach a variety of drawing and painting classes, ranging from realistic sketching, watercolor painting, fantasy drawing, and illustration. I have taught for about 9 years, 4 of which have been specific to art. I love the time I get to spend with my students, creating art, and chatting about booksβ€”especially if the books and art are whimsical or magical!

All the artwork, books, and stationary designs in my shop are created by me. I often find inspiration for my art and books through reading, spending time with my cats and dogs, and brainstorming imaginary creatures in my sketchbook.

Thank you for stopping by! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am always happy to help.😊

Torri

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weekly or $108 for 6 classes
1x per week, 6 weeks
80 min

Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-10 learners per class

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