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Masterpiece Academy: Paintings & Drawings Inspired by Famous Artists

Make your own mini-masterpiece each week, using the style of a famous artist as inspiration!
Kristy Mankin
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Some students may wish to use extra time to finish their artworks.

Class Experience

Future projects will be inspired by the following artworks

May 2-6: "Mount Baker, Washington," Albert Bierstadt, 1891
May 9-13: "Woman in a Hat," Getchen Woodman Rogers, 1915
May 16-20: "Jonah and the Whale," Pieter Lastman, 1621 
(This artwork will be slightly edited for class.)
May 23- 27: "The Scream," Edvard Munch, 1893

Each week, students will be introduced to an artist or art movement.  We'll learn a bit about the artists, characteristics of their work, and use their style to inspire our own artworks!

Students will follow along with a teacher-led demonstration to create their own miniature masterpieces. Together, we will create a beautiful artwork, step-by-step.  Although specific instruction will be provided, students are encouraged to add their own unique, creative details to their paintings & drawings.  Throughout the weeks, we will cover a range of artistic techniques and subjects, which students can apply to artworks they create on their own!

**Although each demonstration will be finished by the end of class, students who work more slowly may need or wish to continue drawing after we have signed off for the day.  Everyone works at a different speed, and it's better to take our time than to rush!
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Learning Goals

Students will learn and practice drawing strategies, oil pastel techniques, and watercolor painting techniques.  We will practice drawing and painting with a wide range of styles and subjects.  We will learn about the characteristics of a new artist/artwork/art movement each week, and apply them to the artworks we create together.
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Parental Guidance
Younger students may need some help to set up their art space before class begins.
Supply List
Projects will require oil pastels, watercolors, or both.  Occasionally we may only require pencil or marker.  I'll try to post ahead of time exactly what we'll need each week, but if you have the following, you'll always be prepared!

- Pencil & eraser (any)
- Thin Sharpie marker (black)
- Oil pastels (recommend Pentel or Cray-Pas, both available on Amazon, or at art supply stores for under $10)

- White drawing paper (or sketchbook)
- 9x12" Construction paper/drawing paper/cardstock- in a variety of colors
- 9x12" Watercolor paper (available on Amazon, or at art supply stores for under $10)

- Watercolor paints (recommend Yarka or Prang, both available on Amazon, or at art supply stores for under $10)
- Paint brush (medium size)
- Water cup, paper towels
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Nebraska at Kearney
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Texas Christian University
As a traditional classroom teacher, many of the lessons I designed were inspired by the work of master artists throughout history.  This class combines all of my very favorite things:  artist studies, art history, drawing, painting, and still leaves room for each student's unique creative spark.  I'm excited to share these quick, fun lessons with my students!

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$15

weekly
1x per week
55 min

Completed by 174 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class

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