 If you could choose your spirit animal what would it be?  Why?  If you could be any color emotionally (for example I would be yellow because it is a happy color), what would it be?  Why?  Draw your spirit animal.

Spirit Animals

 Go over review of last time.  Talk about Pacific Northwest Native American’s and why they made art.  Go over demonstration on how to draw in the Pacific Northwestern Native American style.  Draw our animal thumbnail sketches.  Go over how to paint with acrylic.  Experiment with acrylic paint.

 Last time in class we had a work day to finish our 2 point perspective drawings.  If you are not done with your 2 point you will need to make time during your own time to complete it.

Tlingit, Nisga’s, Tsetsaut, Haida, Tsimshian, Gitxsan, Haisla, Heiltsuk, Wuikinuxv, Kwakwaka’wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, Makah, Coast Salish, Nuxalk, Willapa, Chimakum, Quileute, and Chinook

 On the northwest coast of North America, the mild climate and abundant natural resources made possible the rise of a complex Aboriginal culture. The people who lived in what are today British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon were able to obtain a good living without much effort. They had time and energy to devote to the development of fine arts and crafts and to religious and social ceremonies. Among the most prosperous of the Northwest Coast peoples were the Haida and the Tlingit.

 Step 1: Draw 5 animals that are native to Utah.  Step 2: Pick one animal.  Step 3: Draw your animal using the Pacific Northwest Native American style.  Step 4: Get image approved by Mrs. Francesconi to receive board for painting.

 Step 1: Paint board with Gesso (let dry)  Step 2: Draw your image lightly on the gessoed board.  Step 3: Paint in shapes and patterns of your animal with acrylic paint.  Step 4: Fill out Artist Statement and Rubric. Turn in.