LIVE Online Art Course: Heather Galler's Patterned Landscapes
In this 2-session class, students will learn about the artist Heather Galler and create landscapes based on her style
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,499)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.Letter Grade
Letter grades are available on request if student needs it for charter or homeschool gradeClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class is part of my Contemporary Artist Series, in which we learn about artists from the mid-20th century to today, analyze their art style and subject, and make a creation inspired by their art. Through the guided drawing process, students will learn about 20th Century artist Heather Galler and create work inspired by her style. My teaching style involves breaking the process down into smaller, easy-to-follow steps. I pace the class according to the needs of the students; if needed, I give fast finishers a break, allowing students who need more time to complete their work, the time to do so, and even then, finishing before class ends is NOT the objective. The examples in the picture are only suggestive; students may also request a particular favorite if time allows. My classes are intended to be fun, informative, and a safe place to take artistic risks and make mistakes--that is experimentation, which artists do all the time! At the end of class, students will be invited to share their creations no matter what their progress is. More detailed information regarding this class can be found in the syllabus. Completion of the weeks' individual drawings and research papers will be celebrated at the end of class! Background knowledge in art concepts and/or the artist is helpful but not necessary!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about artist Heather Galler and her art styleStudents will create a work of art inspired by her style
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Background and Beginning
We will study who Heather Galler is, her contribution to art, and her art style, and begin drawing drawing a landscape with different elements (trees, buildings, landforms, etc.). We will trace the outlines of the shapes with a black Sharpie and add patterns with wax crayons. Optional Homework: Students can do a google image search of her art as well as look at her website and galleries that feature her art, to help them with ideas for their own art. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Putting it All Together
We will finish drawing, tracing and adding patterns, then paint the picture with watercolor paint, being careful to not use the same colors of paint as crayon, so that the patterns stand out. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener paper for practice heavyweight paper (80#, or Bristol Board or Watercolor paper), 9X12 or 11X14 crayons (regular wax crayons--NOT washable crayons!) Black Sharpie watercolor paint
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
4.8
1499reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado, Boulder - Degree DOES NOT EXPIRE
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Metropolitan State College of Denver - Degree DOES NOT Expire
I am a licensed art teacher. I love to bring art history alive by connecting my students with the amazing work of contemporary artists that they can identify with. Please check out my entire series! I will continue to add more artists as I am able!Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $40 for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-6 learners per class
